receded
Example Sentences
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He also told the BBC that many people had already fled into the hills because the sea had also receded.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 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
Optimism around a possible US-Iran deal boosted Asian stock markets on Friday, while oil prices receded slightly.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
While immigration sweeps have receded from the headlines, Garcia Venegas’ most recent incident highlights how the mistaken detention of Americans has continued despite congressional inquiries and denials by senior immigration officials.
From Salon ● May 24, 2026
Malcolm struggled to sit up a bit higher, and found that although his headache had receded, a number of other aches, all over his body, had come out to claim his attention.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
