as in to fade (away)
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Pick devices that still get updates after the second product cycle, so bug fixes and security patches don’t vanish the moment a new model lands.—
William Jones,
jsonline.com,
11 Nov. 2025 -
His title once gave him a degree of protection, but that safety net has vanished.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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Cases in which Black people were scammed, robbed, or even killed evaporated in court because of the testimony law.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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If the weather is cold enough and the lakes freeze over, less snow falls because the water can't evaporate into the air.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Forecasters say snow showers and strong winds will continue across the Great Lakes region into early next week before gradually tapering off late Monday.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lastly, Vanderbilt transfer JaQualon Roberts has an opportunity to make an immediate impact after his play-time with the Commodores tapered off in his sophomore season.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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It is not given out every year.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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In New Orleans, Zeus’ Rescues gave out a ton of pet food in October, double the normal amount, said founder Michelle Cheramie, who said this is the highest demand she’s seen in 20 years.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Tail (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tail%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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