as in to tail (off)
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At first glance, replacing tens or even hundreds of millions of vanishing federal Medicaid dollars each year is not an unsolvable problem in Connecticut.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Any early-season thoughts about the Blackhawks potentially struggling with attendance this season have vanished.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ordinary Iranians, watching their purchasing power evaporate by the hour, soon joined them.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Add bay leaves and remaining 1 cup chicken broth; bring to a simmer over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly evaporated, about 25 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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The event, complete with interactive 3D stations, was set to include a performance by Evolve Altadena, and TreePeople giving out acorns.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The latest one is to cut the Best Original Score award from the telecast; it will still be given out in the room, of course, but the winner’s speech will not be shared live with viewers.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Peter (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peter%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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