as in tails (off)
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But as children become adults, their involvement in athletics typically tapers off — opting to watch sports games from the couch rather than participating in them.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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The event is the alumni association’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Alumni Legacy Scholarship Fund, which gives out four $500 scholarships each year.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images When a league gives out an award every year, someone has to win it no matter what.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But when a friend vanishes, she, her two nieces, and a dog set out to find her, uncovering her ties to the underground organization.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Why Timing Is the True Test In the hero’s journey, answering the call too early can mean certain defeat; waiting too long can mean the opportunity vanishes forever.—
Jessica Billingsley,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, consumers can expect to find deals as EV inventory evaporates.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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When models lack robustness, their promise evaporates in production.—
Sagar Gupta,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Peters (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peters%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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