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recedes



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It recedes into the past for comfort and illumination, then embraces the present, where Laferte is hailed as a trendsetter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

"As the spacecraft continues its journey after the flyby, we'll continue calibration imaging of Mars for the rest of the month as it recedes into the distance."

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

Powell has suggested he won’t give up his board seat until that pressure recedes and there’s a return to the old status quo—a president picks his appointees and then lets them do their job.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026

Second, when young people, like any other disaffected group, stop turning to law enforcement to address disputes, they often stop cooperating with police, they choose to solve problems themselves, and due process recedes even further.

From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2026

I hear Benefo say something, and then Ama’s voice recedes in volume.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer



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