Example Sentences

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There is a precedent for tougher warnings and guidelines for slower tapering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Flood had previously warned that CTA buying was tapering off.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Winter Storm Watch posted for significant snow Sunday, tapering Monday morning.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

Elsewhere in Orange County, San Diego County and parts of the Inland Empire, light showers remain possible through Friday evening, eventually tapering off by Saturday morning, the San Diego office said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

When most people hear the words “nuclear power plant,” they picture a giant funnel tapering upward from a wide base and belching steam from the top.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland