fade away
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If astrocytes help control whether fear memories are expressed or fade away, future treatments might target these cells alongside neurons to improve outcomes.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
“This has been done properly in tons of movies, and it’s just trusting yourself and having the confidence that, yeah, people are going to look at this drawing and not fade away from it.”
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
HP’s woes in the competitive computing market did not fade away, and Fiorina was pushed out in 2005.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
A bench packed with power, experience and energy was designed to ensure his team finished strong rather than fade away.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025
He waited for the chattering voices of LeVisqueux, Huxley, and Malvolio to fade away.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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