as in letting up
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Even better, the peak of this shower, which should produce on average between 8 to 10 meteors per hour, will arrive under dark skies thanks to a meager waning crescent moon.
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The first-round showers and storms will move eastward through the rest of Saturday morning with the activity tapering off in the early afternoon.
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For most movies, the opening weekend is the most lucrative, with ticket sales tapering off from there.
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Arizona’s Pocket Fire, burning north of Sedona for more than a week, shows no sign of letting up.
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There was to be no letting up at Gillette Stadium.
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Most of these early mandate states were centered around the Northeast, where viral spread started decreasing as a result of normal season patterns.
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Across the United States, cities are decreasing the number of available psychiatric beds just as demand is surging.
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While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
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While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
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Look for wilting, drooping, discolored, or diseased leaves regularly to keep up the plant’s appearance.
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North says to keep the soil moist and watch for drooping leaves, which indicate your tree needs a drink.
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