falling away
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Cook said the first turn on the course, which Vonn was traversing when she got into trouble, is actually much steeper falling away from the skier than it looks on TV.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
Has Mr. Gates experienced an epiphany, a falling away of scales?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
The physical demands may be starting to show, with Raducanu's movement falling away as former top-40 player Zhu extended the rallies to keep her on court for longer.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
"Everyone else is falling away and helping them," he added.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2025
Southwards to their left they could see the forest falling away down into the grey distance.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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