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at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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Obesity experts recommend creating a personalized plan with your doctor — tapering off the drugs, for example, while stepping up dietary counseling.
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 28 May 2024
Unsurprisingly, the team’s record has tapered off as a result, with the Dodgers now 7-8 in their last 15 games — a stretch that has seen their high-powered lineup manage just 3.7 runs per game.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
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Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 28 May 2024
Unsurprisingly, the team’s record has tapered off as a result, with the Dodgers now 7-8 in their last 15 games — a stretch that has seen their high-powered lineup manage just 3.7 runs per game.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taper%20off. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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