The fading sound triggered the one appropriate memory in Harper's mind.

In a moment he was only the fading sound of pounding feet.

Even before they entered, Collet could hear the fading sounds of a car engine.

In the distance there was an end to the screaming and a fading sound of diesel engines.

Chasing the fading sound of those other steps.

A government that is not of and by the people speaks only for itself, and its words pass, mere fading sounds.

He listened to the fading sound of her heels clicking in the corridor.

She listened for the sound of the car starting up, then for the fading sound as it moved away.

Kerri continued pacing until she heard Nathan's car start up, followed by the fading sound of its engine.

With a certain grim satisfaction, Belgarath listened to the fading sounds behind them.