"I see the possibility of war receding unless there is a major provocation."

Treasury bill rates inched higher as the possibility of a quick easing in monetary policy by the Fed receded.

Military action had to remain an option but the possibility of an attack would "recede," Mr. Straw said, if other ways of addressing the risk of Iraq were found.

Since the emergence of Peter Crouch in the England squad, the possibility of a recall receded further.

Mr. Abulhasan said he thought by the end of the morning's consultations, the possibility of a Russian veto had receded considerably.

Ban saw the possibility of it grow and recede.

Once Shawcross had agreed to lead for the Government in the debate on the compromise clause, the possibility of a damaging resignation receded.

The consequence has been that the possibility of selling our products in Russia has been receding dramatically.

James Schlesinger says that possibilities of war have receded.

The disturbing possibility of a seizure slowly receded from her thoughts, and greater confidence allowed her to work with even more grace than before.