The shock of the trade, however, has dissipated.

As their shock dissipated, senators and knights scattered, running.

Now that the initial shock had dissipated, Garner was certain.

History suggests that local economic shocks - in this case, base and plant closings - dissipate quickly.

Anita's eyes blazed as her shock began wearing off and dissipated itself as anger.

Pain flared as shock dissipated its effect on the nerves; thunder following on the heels of lightning.

The shock had dissipated, and the full brunt of the pain had set in.

Nicholas breaks into tears, relaxes, and begins to enjoy the party once his shock has dissipated.

For the relatives, the initial shock may have dissipated, but the pain continues.

A few months into his first term, however, Mr. Agnew's shock had dissipated to the point that he began to speak out.