Example Sentences

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Fed officials would typically look through this oil shock because, presumably, when the latest conflict in the Middle East subsides, the inflationary surge will abate as well.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

One analyst said the “situation in Iran comes down to when the conflict subsides, Gulf State oil production returns to normal and the Strait of Hormuz reopens,”

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Melissa Brown, managing director of investment decision research at SimCorp, observed, “Europe’s advantages should still hold if the current geopolitical turmoil subsides soon.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

Once the feeling of frustration which inevitably follows any defeat subsides, Draper will reflect positively on the strides he has made in Dubai - assuming he recovers without any major issues.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

My laughter subsides, and I hear her soft voice over and over in my head until I just sit there with satisfaction wrapping around me.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson