fizzle out
Example Sentences
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“It is perfectly possible that the indirect effects only feed through once and then fizzle out later.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The Ebola outbreak could swell into the next great pandemic, or it could be contained and fizzle out, which is certainly the preferable option.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
If enough of them view the prime minister's resignation as a significant development, then the recent run of demonstrations may fizzle out in a similar fashion to a number of previous anti-government movements.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025
After a certain amount of growth, smaller dating app companies are likely to fizzle out or be sold to one of the major players, Helfstein said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024
They fly smoky circles around my head and then fizzle out.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
