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at this time of the year, light begins to taper off a little earlier each day
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Any evening storms taper off overnight, but the muggy air sticks around.
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Justin Lewis, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In some cases, patients who no longer wish to take the medication because of inconvenience or side effects can slowly taper off, eventually discontinuing medication altogether.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 10 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
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Justin Lewis, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In some cases, patients who no longer wish to take the medication because of inconvenience or side effects can slowly taper off, eventually discontinuing medication altogether.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 10 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
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“Taper off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taper%20off. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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