recede

Example Sentences

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As floodwaters begin to recede on Oahu, residents are returning home to assess the damage and, in many cases, what’s been lost.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Nowruz marks the point when the cold of winter begins to recede, giving way to the lively and hopeful arrival of spring.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Productivity gains from artificial intelligence, deregulation, and capital investment, he has argued, could allow inflation to recede without an economic downturn, allowing for a quick succession of rate cuts.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

U.S. stocks look set to rise as worries about AI disrupting profitable business models recede.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

They look up at me sorrowfully as they recede.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood