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recede

[ri-seed] / rɪˈsid /


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The combination of high prices and slower wage growth means Americans have to make do with less, at least until inflation begins to recede again.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Will Carl’s Jr. rebound to its former glory in its birthplace as a flagbearer for Californian burger culture or recede into irrelevance?

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Parts of Portugal will peak above 35C on Thursday and Friday before the heat begins to recede, according to the nation's meteorological office.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Collins said she is hopeful that inflation will recede, which could allow the Fed to continue bringing interest rates lower later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

I went into uniform at the time when our enemies began to recede so fast that there had to be a hurried telescoping of military training plans.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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