fizzle
Example Sentences
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A star quarterback fizzles, a new hire doesn’t work out—and so it’s back to the basics.
From Barron's
White, there were preliminary discussions reportedly led by Brussels and Kuala Lumpur about coordinated international responses, these overtures fizzled out.
From Barron's
The NFT art boom has since largely fizzled, but Beeple has survived in part by weaving digital elements into pieces that exist in real life.
Retail investors who understand these narratives may spot momentum earlier, but must also be prepared for abrupt reversals when the stories fizzle.
From MarketWatch
Such support, combined with a weak dollar and a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, means the global economy might stay on its feet in 2026, provided the AI boom doesn’t fizzle.
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