fade away
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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
But he is worried the art of tapping will fade away, with the new generation unlikely to take it up.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 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
The messages fade away, then three huge words appear.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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