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Verb
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Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026 -
After the strongest storms move out, colder air will settle in with the possibility of a few wet snowflakes before the precipitation tapers off.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During this car ride, the antagonism between the two men vanishes.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Then, in a matter of seconds, something enormous vanishes beneath the surface.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The foundation gives out grants to artists — hopefully just giving artists money.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Kunlathida Petchuen/Getty Images The cost of replacing a furnace or central air conditioning system has climbed steadily over the past few years, leaving many homeowners caught off guard when their aging equipment finally gives out.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In fact, boiling concentrates nitrates as water evaporates, making the problem worse rather than better.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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In fact, boiling concentrates nitrates as water evaporates.—
Ryan Brennan
May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Each compresses an underlying world into a form the institution can manage.—
Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Venture clienting compresses that timeline dramatically.—
Serguei Netessine,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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The agency contracts with roughly 1,200 attorneys and support staff in such cases.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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The sheriff’s office contracts out officers for Lafayette police and serves as that agency’s public voice.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Tails (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tails%20%28off%29. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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