peter out

Example Sentences

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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

The game at that stage looked like it was going to peter out to a 0-0 draw.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

Now, after more than 3½ years of conflict, the gusher is slowly starting to peter out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 2025

On the fifth block, I can tell that we’ve reached the point where the wave began to peter out.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins