Gradually the memory of the music receded from the large, cold kitchen; the tall man stood up and smiled.

Yet here, too, memory of the Turks has receded, leaving little to suggest their long rule.

The memory of the dreadful mountain, of all that he had been through, was receding.

The memory froze to an image, and receded away from Scott.

When all is said and done, the memories recede.

This memory eventually receded, like the man through the subway doors.

The memories of and terror were receding, as I realized that my die was cast.

Jaguar let the memory recede, slowly, allowing the tide to pull back to sea.

A sense of shame rose up as Bonechewer's memory receded.

Nevertheless, I still believed this was a reference to a rival company and, as my attackers never returned, the memory of their dark threats receded.