had been fading
Past perfect progressiveconjugation offade.There are other translations for this conjugation.

fade

Natalie's optimism had been fading away with every passing minute without her husband.
El optimismo de Natalie se había estado desvaneciendo con cada minuto de paso sin su marido.
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