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recedes



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The marine layer typically recedes this time of year, resulting in higher temperatures, particularly along the coast, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Their margins will recover when inflation recedes, the thinking goes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

It seems M has perfected the art of using candor as a carapace, so that the image of her authentic self recedes the more Cusk’s writer spends time with her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

"As the spacecraft continues its journey after the flyby, we'll continue calibration imaging of Mars for the rest of the month as it recedes into the distance."

From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026

I follow her outside and sit on the metal platform watching as she recedes into the distance.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen



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