as in to taper off
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Another option patients may pursue is to slowly taper off the drugs over about three to six months and to focus on reinforcing lifestyle choices that support goals for overall health and weight maintenance.—
Amy J. Sheer,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Opponents start the race with a massive acceleration buff relative to the player that seems to taper off over the course of the session.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
4 Feb. 2026
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In Cappelli’s view, decreasing rent and higher vacancy rates for affordable housing are signs that Denver is on the right track in helping renters.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The news landed like a five-alarm fire for Hollywood workers and their representatives, who have already been battered in recent years by the outsourcing of production work, the 2023 labor strikes and studios’ and streamers’ push to decrease spending.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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An in-depth examination uncovers moderate profitability and growth, coupled with a competitive valuation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, as time went on, these differentiators diminished.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Feb. 2026
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Even though the software is extremely limited right now—people can explore their AI worlds for only one minute—investors worry the service may eventually diminish the influence of major studios.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those physicians worry the impacts will last long after the surge subsides.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The skittishness with tech stocks subsided on Friday, with shares of Nvidia and Microsoft going up, as did the price of Bitcoin.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wildlife advocates want border officials to lessen the harm by installing wildlife passages in the wall, among other actions.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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There is no vaccine for Nipah or antivirals to lessen the symptoms.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Die (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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