taper

Example Sentences

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These claims had risen steadily for several years and almost reached a post-pandemic high of 2 million last fall, but they have since tapered off.

From MarketWatch

The rain is expected to continue on and off across the Southland before tapering off in the afternoon, according to a Weather Service forecast.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The tooth, which was wide at the base, tapered to a wicked point.

From Literature

Share prices climbed a median 2% a month after the insider purchases, but their recoveries tended to taper off after that.

From The Wall Street Journal