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level off

[lev-uhl-awf, -of] / ˈlɛv əlˈɔf, -ˈɒf /




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Investors are anticipating that the Fed will raise rates a few more times after Wednesday, so corporate bond yields could level off unless expectations move higher again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

“The sea level off the coast of Southern California is now six to 10 inches above average,” Swain said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Instead, benefits appear to level off after a certain point, indicating there may be an optimal amount of activity.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 27, 2026

He brought us up another level, off the pitch as well as on it, because he is such a big character and the players bounced off him so well.

From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026

After what seemed like one thousand and one nights of challenge the mountain began to level off and we started passing scattered lights on either side of the road.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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