fade away
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What separates those who last from those who fade away?
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Curry became one half of a rivalry so powerful that it caused the rest of the NBA to functionally fade away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
When he announced his retirement on Tuesday morning, however, those final few months were already starting to fade away as Wales and the rest of the footballing world paid tribute.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
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
They sat in the bottom of the hopper, listening to the train’s noises fade away.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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