With each new thought, my anger and panic receded and I felt my hands cool.

The panic receded for the time being.

He nodded, and I felt the panic recede.

The sudden panic receded, but not the fear.

The panic receded further and relief flooded in to take its place.

Since family values issues failed to sway most voters, the moral panic around popular music (and other cultural forms) may recede.

I feel the panic recede, replaced by a fuzzy warmth, and my screams quiet.

The panic receded as she forced herself to make practical plans.

The panic was receding again, physical need surging back with a vengeance.

Her hand stroked his cheek, and slowly the panic receded, though the shade of it remained behind.