1.   All three issues have receded, but remain unresolved.

2.   His matter-of-fact answers on both subjects demonstrated how the two issues have receded as centerpieces of the debate over the Supreme Court.

3.   Polls show that education is becoming a leading public concern as other issues recede with the continuation of economic prosperity and the end of the cold war.

4.   When the campaign is over, the palaver will end and the issue will recede once again into oblivion.

5.   Human rights issues have receded since Clinton granted China most-favored-nation trade status last May without regard to its human rights conduct.

6.   The human rights issue has receded since Clinton granted China most-favored-nation trade status last May without regard to its policy on human rights.

7.   The issue then receded from prominence in Hong Kong until the announcement of plans to stage further Japanese landings.