falling away
Example Sentences
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Only six boundaries were scored after the resumption, though Capsey innovatively picked the gaps in a large outfield, while Jones provided a late flurry in her 21-ball knock to avoid England's innings from falling away.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Cook said the first turn on the course, which Vonn was traversing when she got into trouble, is actually much steeper falling away from the skier than it looks on TV.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
In November, Scotland were poor enough to fall 17-0 behind against New Zealand and yet good enough to make it 17-17 thereafter, before falling away at the end.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Has Mr. Gates experienced an epiphany, a falling away of scales?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
I felt my smile quiver on my lips, in danger of falling away entirely.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
