as in to taper off
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The snow was expected to taper off around midafternoon as the snowstorm moves to the east, according to David King, a meteorologist with the weather service.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025 -
Travel will be challenging during both Monday commutes, with conditions improving as snow tapers off late Monday night.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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But between 2001 and 2024, the county’s population increased by about 560,000 people, while the daily booking average decreased by about 27%, even including the recent rise.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2025
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One 2024 study of 1,247 adults from 91 countries by the University of Southampton and Bath found that, after a month of practicing mindfulness for 10 minutes daily, participants reported reduced depression, improved wellbeing, and decreased anxiety.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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The panel was moderated by Variety senior entertainment writer, Angelique Jackson.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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They’ll be moderated by Minnelli’s longtime friend and collaborator Jim Caruso, who is featured in the doc along with Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Joel Grey, the late Chita Rivera — and the star herself.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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The new aid package swiftly follows Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States once more, and U.S. support for Ukraine could diminish soon.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Health experts fear that a US withdrawal from the agency would significantly diminish the agency's resources and capabilities, leave the world more vulnerable to health threats, and isolate the US, hurting its own interests and leaving the country less prepared to respond to another pandemic.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Even so, Reynolds felt a connection and interest in the role that wouldn’t subside over the long development period.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Although rains are expected to subside Sunday evening into Monday, flash-flood and mudslide risks for the wildfire burn scar areas will persist through Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some people try to lessen the impact of environmental factors on their lives through life extension fads and biohacking.—
Julia Craven,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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After making a lower low into January, the strength of the downtrend has lessened, with improvements in price momentum confirming a likely bottoming phase.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Die (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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