as in subsided
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
viewers' interest in the reality show eventually palled
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Robinhood’s stock fell 90% in 2022 as the meme stock mania subsided and then flatlined.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Her depression subsided not long after.—
Jamie Ducharme,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The number of Democratic-majority Congressional Districts in North Texas decreased from three to two.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over all grade levels, enrollment has decreased by about 875 students in the last 12 years while staff levels rose by 185 members.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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When recovery becomes doubtful or diminished, incentives weaken.—
Ascend Agency,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 5-foot-10 Murray was once one of the league's best running QBs, but age and injury have diminished, though not entirely destroyed, his rushing ability.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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In Greek tragedies, the hero is felled by a fatal flaw.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Apartment buildings were felled by air strikes, and smoke billowed from the blasts; the buzz of Israeli drones filled the air.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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His administration has already promised to release the nation’s oil reserves to relieve pressure and has eased sanctions on Russian oil, to the consternation of European leaders.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Those doubts have eased now that Pope Francis is playing to its potential.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors noted that Martinez fled to Mexico shortly after Marquina vanished.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 49ers are under no obligation or urgency to rid themselves of Brandon Aiyuk, who vanished last season amid a seemingly positive comeback from 2024 knee surgery.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Palled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palled. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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