evaporate

Example Sentences

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If trust in marks, ratings or valuations were to evaporate, the lack of transparent price discovery could lead to a sudden rush for liquidity by retail investors that would amplify stress.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Potassium is considered a moderately volatile element, meaning it can partially evaporate under extreme heat.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

But in the event of a market downturn, much of the revenue from the higher tax will evaporate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

USC had led by two scores with less than five minutes remaining, only to see its lead evaporate in that span.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

“If you come outside you won’t see any tears because the sun is so blazingly hot my sad tears evaporate before they even have time to leave my swollen red eyes.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos