Synonyms

drop away

British

verb

(intr, adverb) to fall or go away gradually

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Example Sentences

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“Perfect, perfect. So I’ll scuttle off and start looking now, and I’ll be back after the sun drops away with what news I find.”

From Literature

"That response peaks at about 30 seconds and then drops away very quickly," she adds.

From BBC

"I had this sinking feeling, and all hope just dropped away," she says.

From BBC

But season after season since, that has dropped away.

From BBC

Although Arsenal dropped away in the race for the Premier League title in recent weeks, with only one win in their past four matches, their form throughout the season has largely been good.

From BBC

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