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  • In just a few weeks, I fear his case, the profound problems with it and the wrong-headed rush to his execution will be fast-fading memories, as well.

    Mary Mapes: We Are All Eyewitnesses Mary Mapes 2011

  • The lukewarm – and now fast-fading – support of the Arab League and countries in the region for the UN action against the Gaddafi regime is very disappointing.

    Letters: Libya's neighbours and lines in the sand 2011

  • ZAWIYAH, LIBYA - In the battle-scarred center of this small town, evidence abounds that the popular uprising here has been brutally crushed, in a bitter blow to the fast-fading hopes of rebels that they can succeed in toppling Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.

    In Libya, Gaddafi forces recapture strategic western town 2011

  • In just a few weeks, I fear his case, the profound problems with it and the wrong-headed rush to his execution will be fast-fading memories, as well.

    Mary Mapes: We Are All Eyewitnesses Mary Mapes 2011

  • The theory is that if one of those three manages to sneak into third place likely edging out a fast-fading Gingrich, that will be a surprising enough development to merit a media narrative of a strong performance.

    Rick v Rick: Perry earmarks Santorum for attack ad treatment | Paul Harris 2011

  • ZAWIYAH, LIBYA - In the battle-scarred center of this small town, evidence abounds that the popular uprising here has been brutally crushed, in a bitter blow to the fast-fading hopes of rebels that they can succeed in toppling Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.

    In Libya, Gaddafi forces recapture strategic western town 2011

  • If that seems a fast-fading dream, the pressing imperative is whether to keep faith with a man warmly serenaded by Leeds supporters but barracked by his new public.

    Gordon Strachan running out of time to revive Middlesbrough's fortunes Louise Taylor at the Riverside 2010

  • Or are they destined to become historical curiosities, fast-fading souvenirs of the brutal, unloved past from which South Africa was delivered by Nelson Mandela?

    Waiting for Mandela Terry Teachout 2012

  • In just a few weeks, I fear his case, the profound problems with it and the wrong-headed rush to his execution will be fast-fading memories, as well.

    Mary Mapes: We Are All Eyewitnesses Mary Mapes 2011

  • ZAWIYAH, LIBYA - In the battle-scarred center of this small town, evidence abounds that the popular uprising here has been brutally crushed, in a bitter blow to the fast-fading hopes of rebels that they can succeed in toppling Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.

    In Libya, Gaddafi forces recapture strategic western town 2011

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