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at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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The first-round showers and storms will move eastward through the rest of Saturday morning with the activity tapering off in the early afternoon.
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 6 June 2026
For the most part, interest in their love story has tapered off over time, except for the occasional call from a reporter around Valentine’s Day.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.
—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
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Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 6 June 2026
For the most part, interest in their love story has tapered off over time, except for the occasional call from a reporter around Valentine’s Day.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.
—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
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taper%20off. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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