as in to taper off
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The leads have tapered off, but he’s promised the family that detectives won’t stop search searching until he’s found.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025 -
Participants ideally begin chipping in their own money at the three-month mark, and the support gradually tapers off over two years.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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There isn’t an income ceiling, but the percentage gradually decreases as income rises.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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This would decrease in the following months to reach a low of 41 percent in April.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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During a panel at the premiere, moderated by PEOPLE’s Breanne Heldman, Smollett also opened up about transforming into her character Detective Michelle Calderon.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Prices have since moderated as the outbreak has diminished.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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Once the shock subsided, Wiley realized what an unusual and humorous experience this is.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Riding the wave Still other curveballs can await a player after the draft night buzz has subsided.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Because of the risk of cancellation, cruise lines often schedule a short sailing immediately following dry dock, to lessen the financial impact of a delay.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As most heavyweights, Adams is highly dangerous in the early rounds with that risk factor for his opponents lessening later in the fight.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Die (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28down%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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