Examples of taper off in a Sentence
at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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The storm will make travel in the foothills and mountains difficult on Friday before tapering off Friday night.
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran’s missile-and-drone volleys are tapering off somewhat as launchers are destroyed and inventories expended, but Shaheds are so simple that Iran will likely be able to keep manufacturing and firing them in small numbers nearly indefinitely.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
The rain will continue most of Tuesday night, tapering off around dawn on Wednesday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Southern California’s mosquito season typically begins in early May, with the insect’s activity tapering off around October.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Iran’s missile-and-drone volleys are tapering off somewhat as launchers are destroyed and inventories expended, but Shaheds are so simple that Iran will likely be able to keep manufacturing and firing them in small numbers nearly indefinitely.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
The rain will continue most of Tuesday night, tapering off around dawn on Wednesday.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Southern California’s mosquito season typically begins in early May, with the insect’s activity tapering off around October.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taper%20off. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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