fizzle

Example Sentences

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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

A lot of young sporting prodigies tend to fizzle out, but - despite a slow start to the Premier League season - Littler appears to be going from strength to strength.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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 • Feb. 2, 2026

If, for whatever reason, they can’t, a big part of demand will fizzle.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

The power might fizzle when the wind blew hard and leave them all in darkness.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson