falling away
Example Sentences
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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
Herbert escaped the pocket to his left and slung a pass while falling away as defenders beared down.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024
The black wings cracked like thunder, and suddenly the scarlet sands were falling away beneath her.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
