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recede

[ri-seed] / rɪˈsid /


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Will Carl’s Jr. rebound to its former glory in its birthplace as a flagbearer for Californian burger culture or recede into irrelevance?

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Collins said she is hopeful that inflation will recede, which could allow the Fed to continue bringing interest rates lower later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

They are likely to remain cautious about adding more workers and increasing labor costs until oil prices recede.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Even after reopening, the airports are unlikely to return to full capacity anytime soon, and only if fuel prices recede as hoped.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Miss Wren ran toward them, screaming Althea’s name while the ice that had spread across most of Caul’s body began, very quickly, to recede.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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