Example Sentences

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Shares of major aerospace and defense companies have ebbed since the war in Iran began Feb. 28.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

A week on, the noise and energy have ebbed, giving way to a rare, disquieting calm in a capital usually thronging with 10 million people.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Those disorders continue to overwhelm providers years after other pandemic-era mental health crises have ebbed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Some of those confrontations have ebbed a bit, but the U.S. has been concerned about aggressive behavior by Chinese vessels against Philippine ships in the South China Sea.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

Most of my anger and embarrassment from earlier have ebbed away and made room instead for curiosity.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy