dying down

Example Sentences

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I’d like to say I noticed the birds shifting, families thinning on the shore or boat traffic dying down — but I didn’t.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2025

The NWS says Mawar could continue to strengthen before dying down on Thursday.

From BBC • May 24, 2023

Protests in China against the world's toughest COVID-19 restrictions are dying down because they have had an effect, a top U.S. diplomat said on Friday, as Beijing further eased testing and quarantine rules.

From Reuters • Dec. 2, 2022

“Even though Covid is dying down, it’s still here,” Natalie said.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2022

I yawn; all the fun of the night is dying down, and my eyes are growing heavy.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina