taper
verb (used without object)
to become smaller or thinner toward one end.
has been tapering
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present perfect progressiveof taper (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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So, in that sense, the ‘back to the city’ boom has been tapering since 2014 or so, even before the pandemic.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
He has been tapering his training while continuing to acclimate to the altitude, although he is familiar with the site of this week’s championships.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2022
