1.   By the second year however the district was reconciled to the idea as the dangers of instability receded, and the unit became a second wave trust.

2.   But as anesthesia techniques improved, the danger receded.

3.   That danger has receded, as the telephone Goliaths have pulled back to concentrate on the battle for long-distance calls.

4.   Thanks to fine weekend weather, the danger of avalanches receded and most roads were reopened.