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fading

ADJECTIVE
declining
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A weekslong rout in global government bonds intensified, with fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal colliding with growing concerns about fiscal policies in Japan and the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Leising said he expects the current marine heat wave, which would typically start fading sometime between October and December, to instead be prolonged by the arrival of warmer oceanic waters from El Niño.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Elevated oil prices, with Brent crude up 3.3% to $107.50 a barrel, and fading rally factors suggest a market pullback is likely.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Public fascination for her has shown no signs of fading - and now once again she will appear before an international audience.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

She looked down at the driver, her smile fading.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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