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subside discuss | |
Definition: | (verb) Wear off or die down. |
Synonyms: | lessen |
Usage: | The doctor told me that the pain should subside during the night and that I should feel much better by morning. |
![]() ![]() Millions Participate in Hands Across America (1986)Hands Across America was a massive, heavily publicized fundraiser during which millions of people, including scores of celebrities and politicians, lined up in the hopes of forming a human chain stretching from New York to California. Though they did not succeed in this regard—there were many gaps along the way—the event raised $20 million. Had all of the participants actually given the $10 required donation, it would have reached its $50-million goal. For what cause was the money raised? More... Discuss |