Top: The excitement of a new pond will quickly wane if it turns into a disaster area overnight.

But this time it waned quickly, fading almost before she fixed her eyes on it.

Following this peak, Carestini's career began to wane quickly.

Its use quickly waned after that, he said, but not because of the ban.

They also know that these enthusiasms quickly wane once troops sink into inconclusive battle.

This is fine if you actually enjoy such activities but all too often enthusiasm quickly wanes.

His fame quickly waned, however, as historical painting became progressively less fashionable.

When more traditional investments are doing well, interest in alternative investments like stamps may quickly wane.

Their influence waned quickly after the start of major fighting.

By 1970, however, all of the public schools in Louisiana had been desegregated, and the issue quickly waned.