receded
Example Sentences
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A week after the floodwaters receded, Angelenos started circulating petitions that would recall the corrupt Shaw from office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
In recent weeks, many of those worries have receded.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
As the tide receded, Bucknall and his team hitched a heavy steel roller to the back of a quad bike to pack down the sand to produce a firm playing surface.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
That possibility has receded for now, with Verstappen's new contract with Red Bull.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Kaz’s vision had cleared, and the rash had receded.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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