tail off
phrasal verb
tailed off; tailing off; tails off
: to become smaller or quieter in a gradual way
Our productivity tailed off last year.
She started to ask a question and then her voice tailed off.
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These kids are working their tails off and deserve to win.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
Performances and points tailed off towards the end of last season and Unai Emery’s men stumbled over the finishing line.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
However, Arias’ offense tailed off as the pitching competition got stronger.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Viewing tailed off after the election, however, and cable news only improved by 1 percent month to month.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
Performances and points tailed off towards the end of last season and Unai Emery’s men stumbled over the finishing line.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
However, Arias’ offense tailed off as the pitching competition got stronger.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Viewing tailed off after the election, however, and cable news only improved by 1 percent month to month.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Tail off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tail%20off. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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