as in to tail (off)
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This doesn’t necessarily mean suits and ties will vanish, only that players have options to get creative.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025 -
In a daring escape a few months later, Bishnoi vanished, allegedly to settle a blood debt for a slain cousin, according to local media reports.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and stock is nearly evaporated, about 50 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Volatile solvents, such as isododecane, evaporate quickly to deliver instant payoff, while emollients keep lips soft and moisturized for comfortable wear.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Customers will be able to celebrate the unofficial annual holiday with a collectible, reusable holiday cup, which will be given out for free with the purchase of any handcrafted holiday beverage, the coffeehouse chain added.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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The garb is ostentatious for sure and gives out cabana wear vibes, but there's no better time for a skeleton to take a tropical vacation getaway than Halloween, right?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Peter (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peter%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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