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at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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Yes, but: Interest in this topic tapered off through September, with curiosity dropping faster for Trump.
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Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
The problems with the App Store appeared to have been resolved within an hour: User error reports on Downdetector had tapered off to negligible levels by noon ET.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Milton's sustained winds have tapered off from 145 mph to 120 mph − bringing it down to a Category 3 hurricane − but the storm has grown in size, making its potential damage more widespread.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Still, some observers caution that Netflix’s recent growth streak is likely to taper off.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
The problems with the App Store appeared to have been resolved within an hour: User error reports on Downdetector had tapered off to negligible levels by noon ET.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
Milton's sustained winds have tapered off from 145 mph to 120 mph − bringing it down to a Category 3 hurricane − but the storm has grown in size, making its potential damage more widespread.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Still, some observers caution that Netflix’s recent growth streak is likely to taper off.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taper%20off. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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