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Sopan Deb, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Instead of obscuring the last drops of visible sunlight, the moon receded from the sun, gradually releasing sunlight and warmth.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Then at the 20-minute mark, the band receded to a hush as Loueke struck the strings with soft, meticulous notes, accompanied by rhythmic clicking scatting, a moment of sheer exhilaration by restraint, as Blanchard, decked out in glittery sneakers, shuffling around in admiration.
—Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
After Iran and Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations a year ago, regional tensions receded.
—Joost Hiltermann, Foreign Affairs, 28 Mar. 2024
This is on top of other challenges, which in Vietnam include worsening droughts and receding ground water levels.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
Islamic extremist terrorism, which animated American foreign policy and defense strategy for a decade and a half after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, has receded as a top-tier concern.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Now, such excesses have mostly receded, largely thanks to the increasing power of the device in our palms, but also because hoteliers have again acknowledged the inherent luxury of simplicity.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Russ Wiles Recession risks are receding, according to a group of 16 national bank economists, who now peg the odds of a downturn at around 30%, for both this year and next.
—The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
Lesley Evans Ogden, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
Majed al-Sorour, a LIV board member, was seen as central to LIV’s operations before his profile receded recently for reasons that have not been made public.
—Guilbert Gates, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2023
For example, when a glacier first recedes there is no soil, explains Ficetola.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
Although the broader banking industry panic has receded, the fallout will continue, Dimon said in his missive to JPMorgan shareholders.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2023
The coastline is receding as much as 18 feet a year at the mouth of the Paraíba do Sul river in Atafona, home to 7,000 people, satellite images show.
—Samantha Pearson, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2023
Coroner's investigators are still trying to identify other remains found last year while the lake recedes because of drought, county spokeswoman Stacey Welling said.
—Ken Ritter, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2023
Coroner's investigators are still trying to identify other remains found last year while the lake recedes because of the drought, county spokeswoman Stacey Welling said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2023
The Bluetooth connectivity and customizable features on the Oral-B app make this toothbrush a strong choice for people with receding gums or who are prone to over-brushing.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
Verb
Even though nine players from the Tennessee A&I championship teams went on to play professional basketball, their accomplishments quickly receded in the Jim Crow South.
—Sopan Deb, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Instead of obscuring the last drops of visible sunlight, the moon receded from the sun, gradually releasing sunlight and warmth.
—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024
Then at the 20-minute mark, the band receded to a hush as Loueke struck the strings with soft, meticulous notes, accompanied by rhythmic clicking scatting, a moment of sheer exhilaration by restraint, as Blanchard, decked out in glittery sneakers, shuffling around in admiration.
—Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024
After Iran and Saudi Arabia restored diplomatic relations a year ago, regional tensions receded.
—Joost Hiltermann, Foreign Affairs, 28 Mar. 2024
This is on top of other challenges, which in Vietnam include worsening droughts and receding ground water levels.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
Islamic extremist terrorism, which animated American foreign policy and defense strategy for a decade and a half after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, has receded as a top-tier concern.
—Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
Now, such excesses have mostly receded, largely thanks to the increasing power of the device in our palms, but also because hoteliers have again acknowledged the inherent luxury of simplicity.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Russ Wiles Recession risks are receding, according to a group of 16 national bank economists, who now peg the odds of a downturn at around 30%, for both this year and next.
—The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
Lush vegetation has grown up in the decades since Muir glacier melted and receded.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2023
Majed al-Sorour, a LIV board member, was seen as central to LIV’s operations before his profile receded recently for reasons that have not been made public.
—Guilbert Gates, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2023
For example, when a glacier first recedes there is no soil, explains Ficetola.
—Lesley Evans Ogden, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
Although the broader banking industry panic has receded, the fallout will continue, Dimon said in his missive to JPMorgan shareholders.
—Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2023
The coastline is receding as much as 18 feet a year at the mouth of the Paraíba do Sul river in Atafona, home to 7,000 people, satellite images show.
—Samantha Pearson, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2023
Coroner's investigators are still trying to identify other remains found last year while the lake recedes because of drought, county spokeswoman Stacey Welling said.
—Ken Ritter, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2023
Coroner's investigators are still trying to identify other remains found last year while the lake recedes because of the drought, county spokeswoman Stacey Welling said.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2023
The Bluetooth connectivity and customizable features on the Oral-B app make this toothbrush a strong choice for people with receding gums or who are prone to over-brushing.
—Samson McDougall, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
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