as in to taper off
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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,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some research has linked magnesium to decreased depression and anxiety, both of which can affect sleep.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The deliberate, repetitive action is found to help lower blood pressure, decrease symptoms of depression and even protect aging brains from cognitive decline.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yet some investors anticipate an inflection point could be coming for Home Depot, as mortgage rates moderate slightly.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The vineyards benefit from the moderating influence of the lake, which reduces frost pressure and lengthens the growing season — an advantage in northern viticulture.—
Michael Johnson,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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Work remained consistent even if the projects diminished in prestige and quality.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Left unaddressed, a voter in Maryland who prefers a House majority willing to check the power of the White House will have their vote diminished by what Republicans are doing elsewhere in the country.—
Eric H. Holder Jr,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Feb. 2026
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Pielmeier expects the conditions to subside in much of Switzerland over the course of next week, once the new snow has stabilized, except in the south of the country where less snow has fallen.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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While tensions over Greenland have subsided for now, the infighting has seriously undercut the ability of the world’s biggest security alliance to deter adversaries.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The gradual repayment will lessen an immediate budget strain.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city says their work also preserves the shape of the beach above the high-water line to help turtles figure out where the appropriate nesting areas are, lessening the risk of their nests being too close to high-traffic areas.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Die (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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