wore off
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He said the initial adrenaline of arriving eventually wore off and the group had to concentrate on staying warm, keeping dry and finding food and water.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
The stock’s initial run-up, which peaked in early 2022 reflected Covid-era excitement for outdoor gear, especially its trendy $45 water bottles, but the hype eventually wore off.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Yet after the shock wore off, Vanney and general manager Will Kuntz decided to stick with the plans they took into the offseason rather than blowing them up because Puig would again be sidelined.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
Once the shock wore off, Skimehorn was excited to go to Moscow—the furthest she’d traveled before was Alabama.
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025
What if this was when the jelly beans wore off?
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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