- present participle of fade.
fading
Britishnoun
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By 2027, Goldman anticipates core PCE falling closely towards the Fed’s 2% target, chiefly because tariffs and the Iran energy shock are fading in potency.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
Not only did he offer to help out Piastri late in the race as the Australian was trying to pass Lewis Hamilton's fading Ferrari, but he also finally took full responsibility for the incident.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
A solid 10-year Treasury note auction Wednesday offered a reprieve for stocks, but the effect is fading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
"However, instead of fading away, the source continued emitting episodes of soft X-rays for nearly ten minutes."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The light was fading, but he could still make out the bear tracks, and he didn’t want Wolf touching them.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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