fading

Example Sentences

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Instead of fading away, the U.S. hosted another World Cup five years later, this time for women.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

“It’s simple. Brand momentum is fading, share losses are building, and sales per foot are deteriorating, driving sharp margin compression,” Jefferies analyst Randal Konik said in a research note on Friday.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Anya grabbed Ivan’s staff and ran out of the house, the sound of Dyedka yelling at Ivan fading away as she reached the road.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack