fall away
Example Sentences
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It helps, too, that, by the nature of the film’s long-winded narrative structure, we’re able to witness the pretenses between Mary and Sam slowly fall away.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
But he said concerns usually fall away when they learn more about induction stoves.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
Conran’s herbaceous borders fall away toward a “ha-ha,” an infinity-edge garden with a hidden wall ditch to make the grass appear continuous with the fields beyond.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Few women choose to study computer science in the first place, then "once you get more senior, women fall away", Hall said.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Gingerly she untied the tight leather strip and let it fall away.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
