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taper

[tey-per] / ˈteɪ pər /


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The overall rate of inflation tends to slow down once oil prices taper off.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

But that spending will see £126m drawn down from reserves, as part of the new five-year strategy that will see that figure taper to £35.8m in the 2030-31 financial year.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The 12-month core rate could also taper to 2.5% from 2.6%, estimates show.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

Any meaningful recovery is expected only after 2027, as new capacity additions taper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

“Sophie’s a champion milking cow, although I think she’s getting ready to taper off. Don’t worry.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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