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evaporate

[ih-vap-uh-reyt] / ɪˈvæp əˌreɪt /


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Fifteen years ago, in an epic unraveling, McIlroy saw a four-shot Sunday lead evaporate with a collapse at Amen Corner — triple bogey, bogey, double bogey on holes 11, 12 and 13.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

When ABC pulled the plug on the new season of “The Bachelorette,” its cast of suitors saw their 15 minutes of fame seemingly evaporate before it could begin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Such is the level of disgust and exhaustion, the public's fear of reprisals for speaking out is beginning to evaporate.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

If trust in marks, ratings or valuations were to evaporate, the lack of transparent price discovery could lead to a sudden rush for liquidity by retail investors that would amplify stress.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Still, looking at the recliner, which was occupied, I felt the pre-concert buzz that had carried me over to Delaney’s evaporate.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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