as in letting up
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Verb
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The roadside assistance and insurance provider says that fuel economy for most cars peaks at 50 mph before tapering off.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026 -
The storm will make travel in the foothills and mountains difficult on Friday before tapering off Friday night.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the decision to proceed with the mass demonstration attended by some senior government officials and Israel's threat underscored the fierce determination on both sides of a war that has rattled the global economy and shows no sign of letting up.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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But the decision to proceed with the mass demonstration that was attended by some senior government officials, and Israel’s threat to target the area, underscored the fierce determination on both sides nearly two weeks into a war that has rattled the global economy and shows no sign of letting up.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There are some recent signs that HALO trading has been decreasing.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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Luckily, Sleep Week brings the best mattress sales, at least partially decreasing the strain on your wallet.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Over time, your appliance builds up with minerals from hard water, such as calcium and magnesium, diminishing its ability to effectively clean your items.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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The drumbeat for the diminishing prospects of the first-run syndication business has been growing louder over the past few years amid a shrinking marketplace.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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Designed by Na Song, the cover features drooping blue crayon text and a small illustration of a girl.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Lack of pruning or improper pruning causes thin, weak branching that stresses the plant which results in drooping and other problems.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Dying (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dying%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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