Example Sentences

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As the young planet moved inward, the ice would have evaporated, leaving behind the thick atmosphere seen today.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

But Thoma Bravo’s paper profits have evaporated with the post—IPO drop in SailPoint stock, which has nearly been cut in half to $12.25 a share on Friday’s close.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Earlier fears that a potential recession was on the horizon have evaporated, he added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Fears of catastrophic flooding of the Owens Valley below have evaporated.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2023

The sadness seems to have evaporated right off him.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson