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was fading

  • past progressive of fade.

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RBC Capital Markets analyst Trung Huynh described the print as solid overall, noting Covid demand was fading faster than expected, but still with a minimal drag on results given the strength of Pfizer’s portfolio.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

But optimism around the potential deal was fading as of Wednesday.

From MarketWatch Mar. 25, 2026

Indeed, there were signs that the boom was fading fast as last year drew to a close, with exports to the U.S. in December down 41% on the final month of 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

By day six, the allure of Snapchat - which she first downloaded when she was 12 and checked several times a day - was fading fast for Amy.

From BBC Jan. 9, 2026

“As the light was fading in the sky, millions of lights were suddenly flashed on, all at one time,” she recalled, years later.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson