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dissipate

[dis-uh-peyt] / ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt /




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Crude prices have since retreated to the low-$100s, but even at lower levels they’re creating inflationary pressures that may not dissipate soon.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

But the feeling of being seen, of finding your people — even briefly — sticks with you long after the scents dissipate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Will his charisma ultimately dissipate in the face of his many false starts and unfulfilled promises?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Powell and his team insisted that the rapid increase in prices in 2021 were “transitory” and would quickly dissipate.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

The usual cloud that turned the air brown and silty, but this time it failed to dissipate.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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