Example Sentences

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Their presence has reinvigorated tensions that had been subsiding, local officials said.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2020

Four years after the crisis, anger over the failures of banks including Lehman Brothers and the subsequent bailout of the financial sector had been subsiding.

From Reuters • Jul. 16, 2012

During the past decade it had been subsiding again.

From Watch the Sky by Schmitz, James H.

The offended manner towards Mr. Audley had been subsiding of late into friendliness under his constant attentions, and Fernando's desire for an answer prevailed at last.

From The Pillars of the House, V1 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary