recede
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In Newport Beach, there was a sigh of relief as the high tide began to recede Sunday..
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 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
A central bank need not raise rates in response to such shocks, confident that as they recede, inflation will ease on its own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Dentine is the softer layer beneath enamel, and it can become exposed when enamel wears away or gums recede.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
It does not recede into its background of leaden sky, nor harmonize with the gray frame houses and black telephone poles around it.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
The U.S. dollar gave back some of its recent gains as fears about French budgetary issues receded, allowing the euro to stabilize.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
From the early 2000s to 2025, the glaciated area has receded by 95%, he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 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
Their footsteps receded, leaving the circle of sandbags empty and silent in the crisp and windless moonlight.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Early this summer, many officials had hoped the Fed could hold off on raising rates this year if price pressures began receding on their own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
It’s true: I live surrounded by people who keep receding into the music of the past.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Now he is left to clear up the mess and build bridges, amid claims support for his re-election as Fifa president in March is receding.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Natalie felt her hope receding like the tide.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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