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Dentine is the softer layer beneath enamel, and it can become exposed when enamel wears away or gums recede.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026

Among conventional government bonds, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management likes two-year to five-year maturities on expectations that global rate-hike forecasts will recede further.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Japan could also be a beneficiary if oil prices recede.

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

But he looks the part — Jackman has a commendable willingness to recede inside himself — even though after the rousing opening, the script gives him almost nothing to do.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

The slugger didn’t offer to help me, despite its ability to grow arms at will, and I waited for the spasms to recede before climbing back into the chair.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

Oil prices have receded from those peaks but are still volatile, while jet-fuel refining margins remain elevated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

When demand slowed after Covid receded, the company suspended dividends for 2022 to maintain employee profit-sharing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

He also told the BBC that many people had already fled into the hills because the sea had also receded.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

While the cliff at the back of the hall has "barely receded", Brown said it was important to act before it was too late.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

The water at the beach frothed and receded.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

While heavy rain continued to fall early Monday evening, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon told a news conference that floodwaters were receding.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

After mid-August there are signs of high pressure receding for a time, allowing Atlantic low pressure and frontal systems closer to the UK.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

It’s true: I live surrounded by people who keep receding into the music of the past.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

I chose two: one ridged and heavy, its skin receding from burgundy into a deep, almost plum color; the other a cheerful red beefsteak.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

One was square-jawed, wide-shouldered, great hair, looked like he had played football in high school, badly bitten fingernails, the other had a receding hairline, silver-rimmed round glasses, manicured nails.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman