faded
Example Sentences
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But the prosecutors say this was "overstated", arguing her conditions would improve over time, especially as her notoriety faded.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
However, it was understandable that he faded as the match wore on, given he had trained for less than a week since returning from holiday before his 62-minute outing.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
An announcement from Pakistan's defence minister that the two were "close to some sort of arrangement" provided a sliver of hope Tuesday, though that later faded.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Although under a somewhat faded exterior, Pacoima Middle School has flashy technology and other attributes, including expanded academic offerings, rising test scores, a robotics lab, a room of new fitness equipment and added garden space.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Meadowlark’s mom wears a faded gold cross under her shirt, but I only know that because Meadowlark told me once.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
