fizzle out
Example Sentences
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“It is perfectly possible that the indirect effects only feed through once and then fizzle out later.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The Ebola outbreak could swell into the next great pandemic, or it could be contained and fizzle out, which is certainly the preferable option.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Mr Turner said some observers remained cynical, but despite the delays, campaigners didn't intend to let their movement fizzle out.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025
Very few go on to successful big league careers, most just pop back and forth between the minors and majors, move from team to team, while many just fizzle out.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2025
Slowly the bits of anger that were still floating around inside me fizzle out like flat soda.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
