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Past Participle
fizzled out
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to end in a disappointing or weak way, particularly after a good start
- Their romantic relationship fizzled out after a few months, and they remained friends.
- The new product launch had a lot of hype, but it fizzled out due to technical issues.
- The enthusiasm for the project fizzled out when it faced unexpected challenges.
- The initial excitement about the class reunion fizzled out as fewer people confirmed their attendance.