recede

Example Sentences

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The saturated ground means that floodwaters are only very slowly receding in many places.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

A new piece of research shows just how well U.S. stocks rise when inflation is receding rather than accelerating.

From MarketWatch

Now he beamed out at the crowd, the terrors of history receding into the past.

From Literature

With his weathered face and receding hairline, he did not stand out for his movie star looks but for the intensity and depth he brought to his craft.

From Los Angeles Times