fading

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The researchers also uncovered the mechanism responsible for sea silk's distinctive golden color and its remarkable resistance to fading.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

That enthusiasm started fading in the 1970s as construction costs rose and the growth of electricity demand slowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

By the time Messi was 21, with Ronaldinho fading and the baton passing, then Barca manager Frank Rijkaard was clear about what the team needed from him.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Despite an uptick in his performance, hopes for third-place finisher Tom Steyer are fading along with the number of uncounted ballots, suggesting Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The light is fading now and gray clouds billow over the mountains we crossed earlier.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French