as in to fade (away)
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Miami-Dade County commissioners cleared the way Thursday for a heavy-equipment dealer to build a sprawling new headquarters outside the county’s Urban Development Boundary, which was put in place decades ago to protect vanishing wetlands and farms.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026 -
After 2022’s Grammy-winning Harry’s House and its attendant 22-month Love On Tour, Harry Styles all but vanished from public view, with only the occasional pap shot—strolling Rome’s cobblestones or cutting across Hampstead in an ever-expanding collection of sneakerinas—serving as proof of life.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2026
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And in wet years, atmospheric river storms often bring more frequent drenching conditions because warmer temperatures cause more moisture to evaporate into storms.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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When the sun is just skimming across the horizon and ducking behind other peaks, all the heat that the sun baked into the snow and rocks during the day evaporates—fast.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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The storm will taper off Sunday night as the storm responsible for the winter storm slowly eases northeast away from our area.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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But when Saturday afternoon comes, the temperature will begin to taper off over time until Sunday morning.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
21 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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“Tail (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tail%20%28off%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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