trail away

trail off

verb

(intr, adverb) to become fainter, quieter, or weaker: his voice trailed off

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How to use trail away in a sentence

Tad, taking a fresh brand, followed the trail away from the camp, the others of the party bringing up the rear.
The Pony Rider Boys on the Blue Ridge | Frank Gee Patchin
In a flat, dry voice she said, "I'm—supposed—to—" and let it trail away without finishing it.
Highways in Hiding | George Oliver Smith
The very words—the mere sound of them in her own ears made her voice trail away into bitter helpless crying—which would not stop.
Robin | Frances Hodgson Burnett
And Ruddy would not follow the trail away from the rabbit's home.
Rick and Ruddy | Howard R. Garis
You can break trail away from camp six hours, and return over the broken trail in two.
Woodcraft | E. H. (Elmer Harry) Kreps

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