1.   But time dulled his anger, and he became interested in writing a story about how memory and mental distance could play havoc with a murder investigation.

2.   Time dulls memories.

3.   Time dulls the ragged edges of pain, polishing it until the ache becomes a smooth, hard stone in the heart.

4.   Time has dulled the pain, mended the breaks and sprains.

5.   For true fans, withdrawal symptoms persist, even if time dulls their pain.

6.   Time has not dulled the pain.