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recedes



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Japan’s bond yields have surged this year, as a decadeslong stretch of deflation recedes further into the background.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

It seems M has perfected the art of using candor as a carapace, so that the image of her authentic self recedes the more Cusk’s writer spends time with her.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

"As the spacecraft continues its journey after the flyby, we'll continue calibration imaging of Mars for the rest of the month as it recedes into the distance."

From Science Daily May 26, 2026

Second, when young people, like any other disaffected group, stop turning to law enforcement to address disputes, they often stop cooperating with police, they choose to solve problems themselves, and due process recedes even further.

From Slate Apr. 27, 2026

Love blurs your vision; but after it recedes, you can see more clearly than ever.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood



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