tapered
Example Sentences
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The company eventually abandoned that approach, selling the product through retailers, but sales still tapered out.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The destination weddings have tapered off since Covid, but the hotel is seeing a spate of destination proposals and destination vow renewals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
For now, though, the prospect of diplomatic negotiations appears to have tapered off the threat of an imminent military spat between the two countries.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Inflation has tapered to 1.7% annually, which may impel the European Central Bank to cut interest rates below their current 2%.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
Her voice tapered off, and she thought about the family portrait on her desk, the tiny toddler clutching her leg.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
