Example Sentences

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Hiring had moderated, wage gains were uneven, and the postpandemic excess demand for workers was ebbing.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Ten Hag and then Amorim kept picking him, but a clear sign that support internally was ebbing away followed the Europa League trip to Lyon in April.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

Instead, the presidency came to him when he still possessed the vigor and skill to do the job, but while the strength to gain and keep it was ebbing from him.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2024

U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in October, supporting the view that inflation was ebbing.

From Reuters • Dec. 1, 2022

Morale there was ebbing rapidly, and Dunbar was under surveillance.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller