recede
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In an expanding universe, more distant galaxies generally recede more quickly because a greater amount of space lies between them and us.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
A surge in U.S. inflation to a three-year high has begun to recede, but life isn’t going to get more affordable for Americans anytime soon.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The big question would be whether renting out excess capacity is a short-term offset to continued mega-spending, or a sign that such spending is about to recede.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Japan could also be a beneficiary if oil prices recede.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
It is doubtful whether the thing would ever have been done and they would have gone as they were until the waters chose to recede had not a thing happened.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
When demand slowed after Covid receded, the company suspended dividends for 2022 to maintain employee profit-sharing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
While the cliff at the back of the hall has "barely receded", Brown said it was important to act before it was too late.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The Cold War has receded as a living memory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
While expectations for a rate hike this month have receded, Fed boss Kevin Warsh warned Tuesday that it was still too early to celebrate.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Mist receded to the edges of the courtyard.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
While heavy rain continued to fall early Monday evening, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon told a news conference that floodwaters were receding.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
After mid-August there are signs of high pressure receding for a time, allowing Atlantic low pressure and frontal systems closer to the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
I chose two: one ridged and heavy, its skin receding from burgundy into a deep, almost plum color; the other a cheerful red beefsteak.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
After all, shaving remains the cheapest and quickest way to deal with a receding hairline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
I stare at his face, trying to maintain eye contact, but it’s difficult because he’s zooming away from me, receding to the end of a long black tunnel.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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