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fading

British  
/ ˈfeɪdɪŋ /

noun

  1. a variation in the strength of received radio signals due to variations in the conditions of the transmission medium

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Despite fading power, aging equipment, and unexpected technical problems, Voyager 1 continues its historic journey farther from Earth than any other human-made object.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

High energy prices and fading consumer sentiment are sapping the appetite of individual traders, while the spike in U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

Yet for now with “DTMF” fading behind them, they’re focused on the present.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Credit growth has held up so far in the face of four interest rate increases, but support is fading, says BMI in a report on the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

It all felt rather distant and untouchable, fading to smoke around the edges.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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