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at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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Southern California’s mosquito season typically begins in early May, with the insect’s activity tapering off around October.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
After the initial surge following the Tuesday Instagram post upping the reward, the number of calls to the sheriff's department has tapered off, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Heavy snow will continue Wednesday in Colorado’s mountains before tapering off overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
—Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
As hundreds of students filed out of the auditorium and back to class, their chatter filled the room before gradually tapering off.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
After the initial surge following the Tuesday Instagram post upping the reward, the number of calls to the sheriff's department has tapered off, sources said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Heavy snow will continue Wednesday in Colorado’s mountains before tapering off overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
—Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
As hundreds of students filed out of the auditorium and back to class, their chatter filled the room before gradually tapering off.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taper%20off. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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