as in to fade (away)
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Between rising costs, vanishing support systems and nonstop scrutiny, parenthood, as Ej Dickson describes in One Bad Mother, has started to feel less like a choice than a trap.—
Micah Barkley,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026 -
It's been one year since a wealthy Long Island couple vanished without a trace.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bailey said his team had a handshake deal via Bucchino to take in 50% of concessions revenue, but that evaporated when the then-GM was fired.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Gears were cruising when the league declared bankruptcy and evaporated the next November.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Light-bloom torture-test shots of colorful objects against completely black backgrounds also produced significant haze that tapered off gradually across the screen.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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While the series’ linear ratings have tapered off, something pretty common for serialized broadcast dramas, Memory of a Killer has become a staple on Hulu, which releases new episodes next day, regularly raking in the streamer’s Daily Top 10.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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The photo of her landing her vault perfectly and then having that ankle give out, only to have her coach Bela Karolyi carry her off the mat, is considered one of the most memorable images in Olympic history.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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The city should have more police officers giving out tickets to inconsiderate dog owners.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Tail (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tail%20%28off%29. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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