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die out

verb

Gradually become extinct, as in As technology advances, and Western culture spreads, many folk traditions are dying out . [Mid-1800s]

“I think the buzz is going to die out,” said Shushmita Sen, 25, who works in a drugstore in London.

"A camp-fire would hardly flash and die out like that, Sarge," he answered thoughtfully.

This feeling against the sectaries did not die out, even after the movement had become respected and honoured by the university.

The fire in the rusty grate had been allowed to die out, and its cold grey ashes strewed the hearth.

The hunter and his little son drew closer and watched the last flame flicker and die out.

But the traditions of revolt could not die out at once, indeed were all the stronger for the new spirit of hope that was abroad.

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