peter out

Example Sentences

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While most experts are predicting this hantavirus outbreak will peter out, it’s not the kind of prediction you want to be wrong about either.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Economists predict the current wave of inflation is likely to peter out later in the year, but they are uncertain as to when and by how much.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

It remains to be seen when the rally will peter out.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

“I know a lot of folks have said, ‘Hey, that’s going to peter out.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Finally, a good five minutes later when the conversation began to peter out, Isabelle turned her blue eyes on Dimple.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon