recedes
Example Sentences
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The marine layer typically recedes this time of year, resulting in higher temperatures, particularly along the coast, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
It seems M has perfected the art of using candor as a carapace, so that the image of her authentic self recedes the more Cusk’s writer spends time with her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The more she commands, the more he recedes; he might as well say, “Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to reduce me.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
"As the spacecraft continues its journey after the flyby, we'll continue calibration imaging of Mars for the rest of the month as it recedes into the distance."
From Science Daily ● May 26, 2026
“Yite,” he says softly as the city recedes into the distance.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
