receding

"He gave an incorrect answer to a simple question."

"The floodwaters damaged many homes in our town. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The accountant carefully reviewed the family's spending to ensure they were accountable for their budget. "

"The objectives of the project were never fully realized."

"The student conquered his fear of public speaking by practicing every day. "

"The plants gradually grew taller over the summer. "

"My salary was $1000, but after taxes and other deductions, my paycheck was only $700. "

"The loud music was diminishing as the car drove further away. "

"The possessor of the winning lottery ticket was overjoyed. "

"The engineer needed to perform many calculations to design the bridge. "

"The new school year will cover a vast territory, from basic math to advanced science. "