receding
Example Sentences
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Early this summer, many officials had hoped the Fed could hold off on raising rates this year if price pressures began receding on their own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
In a briefing on Monday, government spokesman Ekkapob Pianpises said floods were receding, but "some areas in Bangkok are still facing high water levels".
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
By studying these events at different distances, the researchers found that more distant objects appeared to be receding faster.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
It’s true: I live surrounded by people who keep receding into the music of the past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
He was a short, stocky man with a large head and receding hairline.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
