fade away
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Darlington has crafted a dark, edgy thriller whose engaging protagonist and intriguing psychological insights linger in the mind long after the memory of that last, jaw-dropping twist fades away.
From Los Angeles Times
Most supernovae follow a fairly smooth pattern, gradually brightening before slowly fading away.
From Science Daily
Sometimes, that violin note went on too long and my daydreams faded away.
From Literature
The lights changed color, they blazed and faded away as if the sky itself were breathing.
From Literature
The warming El Nino weather phenomenon could return later this year as its cooling opposite La Nina fades away, the United Nations said Tuesday.
From Barron's
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