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dissipate

[dis-uh-peyt] / ˈdɪs əˌpeɪt /




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“The oil shock’s effect on prices may dissipate soon, in which case raising rates may only begin to bite after inflation has started coming back down,” Waller noted.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 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

Yet those crucial softer readings are likely to dissipate in April due to data distortions carried over from the 43-day government shutdown in 2025.

From Barron's • May 11, 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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