as in to taper off
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Any evening storms taper off overnight, but the muggy air sticks around.—
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
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Yet burnout is associated with emotional exhaustion, cynicism, reduced motivation, sleep problems, and decreased enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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In a conversation moderated by IndieWire’s Jim Hemphill, the artists broke down the biggest and smallest choices that went into some of our favorite Emmy-contending shows of the year.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Comments Comments are moderated.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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When plants are set too close together, air circulation is diminished, which encourages a more humid plant canopy that favors disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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When family dinners are interrupted by smartphone dings or kids glued to their tablets, Sada Garibay and other experts noted, some of the benefits of the family dinner can be diminished.—
Elise Haulund,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Shinnecock Hills did its part, even after the strongest wind subsided.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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While the most intense combat has subsided, Israeli forces have continued launching airstrikes and opening fire on Palestinians, leaving more than 1,000 people dead since the ceasefire began in October, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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McCary says this method is not only the easiest way to deal with grass clippings, but also provides nutrients for the lawn and lessens the need for fertilizer, which can be expensive.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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At your workstation, this monitor automatically detects lighting changes and adjust the brightness on screen, and also comes with Eye Saver Mode to reduce blue light, lessening eye strain.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
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“Die (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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