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The Sagrada Familia is a global pulpit, but it's set in a country where Christianity is receding.—ABC News, 9 June 2026 Time became a blur, and the world outside the apartment seemed to recede.—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 But for a new generation of advocates, regaining paradise seems possible as the reservoir’s shorelines recede, bringing more than 100,000 acres of rugged terrain out of the water.—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 The dark hue recedes, letting your eyes focus on the scenery outside.—Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for recede