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But the rain chance tapers off on Sunday, with a 40% chance.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025 -
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 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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Chandler Unified gives out air mattresses and bed sheets for families, as well as food, clothing, hygiene products and school supplies.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Defense Secretary, meanwhile, vanishes into a personal fog, thinking only of his daughter (Kaitlyn Dever), who lives in Chicago.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, analysts expect a sharp slump in the fourth quarter as the incentive for EV purchases vanishes.—
Rhea Rose Abraham,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Because alcohol evaporates quickly, the couch should be dry in no time.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
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For one, it’s finished, blended, and barreled in Dallas, where the high humidity means alcohol evaporates faster than water, resulting in a lower proof in the barrel.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Peters (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peters%20%28out%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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