evaporate

Example Sentences

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Such is the level of disgust and exhaustion, the public's fear of reprisals for speaking out is beginning to evaporate.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

That illusion can evaporate quickly in times of crisis when redemptions mount or the underlying assets reprice sharply.

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

She reached out tentatively, as if she wanted to take his hand but was afraid he might evaporate.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan