fizzle

Example Sentences

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Cue “Lyin’ Eyes” External link by the Eagles: investors who’ve seen past memory booms fizzle are wary about this one.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Those of us without the inside scoop can just hope that the latest rally doesn’t fizzle: Stock futures point to a mixed open as U.S. inflation data looms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

They simply can't afford to let their domestic season fizzle out, not when there is a Tyne-Wear derby to come at St James' Park.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

A chipper melodicist who never attempted to disguise his sentimental streak, Sedaka emerged at the moment rock ’n’ roll’s initial big bang started to fizzle.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

As we hurtled closer, I saw that security officers were standing to either side of the gate, and I felt what little hope I’d managed to muster fizzle.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin