fading

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That enthusiasm started fading in the 1970s as construction costs rose and the growth of electricity demand slowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

They hang on the bright green peeling walls of his small Ahmedabad home, among religious icons, brass vessels and fading family portraits.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Despite an uptick in his performance, hopes for third-place finisher Tom Steyer are fading along with the number of uncounted ballots, suggesting Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“It’s simple. Brand momentum is fading, share losses are building, and sales per foot are deteriorating, driving sharp margin compression,” Jefferies analyst Randal Konik said in a research note on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The light is fading, and the other scientists have all gone home by the time we get the okay from Sheriff Ocasek to head back into town.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman