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at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
As the rain tapered off in the afternoon, the Skippers (20-2) were eager to defend their home turf.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances are expected to taper off Friday, May 29, with warmer and drier weather gradually returning to Northern California and the Valley through the weekend and into next week.
—Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Sunday's steady rain will taper off in the afternoon leaving us with gray and damp conditions.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
As the rain tapered off in the afternoon, the Skippers (20-2) were eager to defend their home turf.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances are expected to taper off Friday, May 29, with warmer and drier weather gradually returning to Northern California and the Valley through the weekend and into next week.
—Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Sunday's steady rain will taper off in the afternoon leaving us with gray and damp conditions.
—Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taper%20off. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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