Example Sentences

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Despite an uptick in his performance, hopes for third-place finisher Tom Steyer are fading along with the number of uncounted ballots, suggesting Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in November.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“AI fears are fading fast, and the fundamentals are back in focus.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The strategist said those investors are likely to continue buying the dip, once the market gets a clear sign that geopolitical tensions are fading.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Will the start of 2026 see a change of fortune for BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton, whose title hopes are fading fast?

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

My scars from the fight are fading now, but my face still looks different.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi