fizzle

Example Sentences

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By 1997, the battle had fizzled out and Jackson had moved on to more political concerns.

From Los Angeles Times

Sales at U.S retailers fizzled at the end of the holiday shopping season, suggesting consumers worried about the economy might be cutting back on spending as the new year got underway.

From MarketWatch

At the same time, gains for stocks in tech and artificial intelligence haven’t completely fizzled.

From Barron's

For Bowers, DeMarr’s story echoes the cautionary tales he grew up with of “forgotten about” people, who, despite their talents, burn out or see their careers fizzle for different reasons.

From Los Angeles Times

But the transaction fizzled out after China protested.

From Barron's