taper

Example Sentences

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But in several places, the waves swirled and tapered into pinecone-sized whirlpools.

From Literature

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

The truth of this Dodgers season was recently found in a place where all sports truths are clipped and tapered and styled into reality.

From Los Angeles Times

If the attacks taper off, he predicts life will get back to normal, business will come back in full force and tourism will recover strongly.

From The Wall Street Journal

California’s wet winter continued Sunday, with the heaviest rain occurring into the evening, and more precipitation forecast for Monday before tapering off on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times