First recorded in 1925–30; noun use of verb phrase level off
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However, if higher leakage rates persist, emissions level off around 2045 and only drop by about 50 percent by 2100.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
In February, Puig cautioned that it expects growth in the fragrance market to level off this year following a boom of perfume sales after the pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
He brought us up another level, off the pitch as well as on it, because he is such a big character and the players bounced off him so well.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026
Executives say they expect the stock to level off in the coming days, once the portfolio adjustments subside.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
But steadily, steadily, the steep incline did level off.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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