subsided
Example Sentences
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When the attacks somewhat subsided a few days later, the vessel unloaded its cargo and was asked to sail eastwards via the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
By Monday, the dangerous conditions had largely subsided, according to the weather service.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Sam experienced one bout of excruciating pain a week after the procedure, a known but uncommon side effect of vasectomies according to Dr Salkeld, but that subsided after a few hours.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
U.S. stocks rose as fears of a return to full-blown war in Iran subsided, which brought down oil prices and quelled inflation expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
We ventured out again when the waters had subsided a little, taking with us as before two rupees.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
