level off
verb
leveled off or levelled off; leveling off or levelling off; levels off
: to approach or reach a steady rate, volume, or amount : stabilize
expect prices to level off
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Economic growth has stagnated as massive military spending has leveled off.
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David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
While acetaminophen use did level off by the end of the twelve weeks, leucovorin prescriptions are accelerating.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
After decades of steady declines, overall colorectal cancer rates have recently leveled off, according to a new 2026 report from the American Cancer Society.
—Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
According to the American Craft Spirits Association, American craft distilleries rose from 150 to 200 in 2010 to over 3,000 by 2023, and while that number has begun to level off over the past year, the craft whiskey industry retains its strong presence.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
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David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
While acetaminophen use did level off by the end of the twelve weeks, leucovorin prescriptions are accelerating.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
After decades of steady declines, overall colorectal cancer rates have recently leveled off, according to a new 2026 report from the American Cancer Society.
—Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
According to the American Craft Spirits Association, American craft distilleries rose from 150 to 200 in 2010 to over 3,000 by 2023, and while that number has begun to level off over the past year, the craft whiskey industry retains its strong presence.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Level off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20off. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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