is tapering
- present progressive of taper (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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"He is tapering nicely to the first Test," Rogers says.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
“It’s strange at first,” said Craig, who is tapering back from sprinting to focus on soccer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2023
At the moment, the pandemic bike boom is tapering off.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2023
Federal relief funding from the pandemic is tapering off.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
The inner end of each cutter is tapering and bears against a conical-headed screw b which gives the required outward adjustment.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Jones, Franklin D.
