recede
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The listing could also pave the way for Jio's competitors to raise prices, as fears of being undercut by a cheaper rival begin to recede.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
In Fitch’s scenario, you can imagine that inflation might recede, or that Treasurys might be a haven.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Long Beach officials said they continue to work to fortify the sand berms and seawall that remain, and are checking drains to ensure any flooding can quickly recede.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
In Hamilton County, just north of Indianapolis, officials said Sunday water was beginning to recede as they began recovery efforts across cities in the area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
He has been dragged into the conversation, which he had been observing with the affectation of someone hoping to recede into the wallpaper.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Indeed, after vaccine demand receded, Moderna’s sales and its share price sank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Dr Konyak points to explorers, colonial officials, missionaries and photographers drawn to tattooed faces, ornaments, weapons and headhunting, while the lives behind them often receded from view.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
A week after the floodwaters receded, Angelenos started circulating petitions that would recall the corrupt Shaw from office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
In recent weeks, many of those worries have receded.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
It stood on the rock and poked in, while Abel made himself smaller and smaller and receded farther and farther into the seam.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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In a briefing on Monday, government spokesman Ekkapob Pianpises said floods were receding, but "some areas in Bangkok are still facing high water levels".
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
By studying these events at different distances, the researchers found that more distant objects appeared to be receding faster.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
With the glaciers that feed the rivers receding, he writes, “the taps that have kept Europe’s rivers full for thousands of years are running dry.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 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
A few minutes later, I saw the receding glow of the minister’s lantern like a distant firefly in the black night.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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