With all the fuss, his passion had subsided somewhat.

They agree that once the early passion had subsided, jealousy and betrayal might have ruined their brilliant career.

But some residents say the passion has subsided somewhat.

Fahey's passion for traditional roots music did not subside.

To her credit, Neassa lay quiet under him while passion subsided.

It is quite possible that nationalist passions will subside once national identities have been securely established.

Although the passion for a bargain has subsided, it has not stopped.

All her wildness and passion had subsided; but, though softened, she was not in tears.

At last the passion subsided and he sighed.

The best course for the moment is to let passions subside and encourage cooler heads to deal later with the political issues.