recede into the background

Examples (10)

• After the main event, the smaller issues began to recede into the background.
• Her initial anxieties slowly receded into the background as she gained confidence.
• With time, the painful memories will hopefully recede into the background.
• The old arguments started to recede into the background as new challenges emerged.
• His personal life had to recede into the background while he focused on his career.
• The details of the accident began to recede into the background of her mind.
• As the new project gained momentum, previous concerns receded into the background.
• The noise of the city seemed to recede into the background when he put on his headphones.
• For a moment, all her worries receded into the background, and she felt peaceful.
• The once-prominent political figure watched his influence recede into the background.