as in to taper off
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Verb
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Their 3-point shooting quickly tapered off for the remainder of the game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026 -
The rain will gradually taper off midday Monday, followed by clearing and cooler weather Monday evening into Tuesday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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For example, Social Security retirement benefits could decrease and pensions could stay the same.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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As more time passes from the peak of the solar cycle, auroral activity will decrease.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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That was just one lesson learned during the drama series panel, moderated by Emily Longeretta at the Variety A Night in the Writers’ Room event in Los Angeles.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The filmmaker announced the film’s YouTube premiere date this morning during a panel in Cannes, which was moderated by Deadline.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Page cited a combination of federal funding cuts, skyrocketing health care costs, diminishing enrollment and more behind the budget constraints, while local teachers cited local investment issues as well.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Although fighting largely subsided weeks ago, the Strait of Hormuz, remains blocked.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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That skepticism never fully subsided.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Selecting one-off items for exterior spaces without thinking about existing furnishings or accessories lessens the effect of that new piece.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
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This problem lessens as more roots grow and the leaves thicken up a little more.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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“Die (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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