11.   There is no indication that the issue will fade.

12.   There are few signs that the issue will fade soon.

13.   Rao denied the charge, and the issue quickly faded from the daily newspapers.

14.   The refugees issue has faded from the forefront since the May election of rightwing Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister, who has ruled out any return.

15.   Since local media first drew attention to the supermarket in February, the issue has faded and resurged several times.

16.   Since local media first drew attention to the supermarket in February, the issue has faded and re-surfaced several times.

17.   The issue has not faded, however.

18.   The national issues may fade in the face of a tried and tested vote-winner -- money from candidates to voters.