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taper

[tey-per] / ˈteɪ pər /


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Also, we would reassess if we see demand for AI services taper off.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Nolasco said a taper is the favorite haircut these days and there’s also players bleaching their hair blond for the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“Given the stock’s recent strong performance and potential for us to taper estimates, some near-term pullback would not be surprising,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When I first started playing the cello, Dad was still playing drums in his band, though that all started to taper off a couple years later when Teddy arrived.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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