as in to tail (off)
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025 -
Those communication botches, whether on the break or in the half court, often include Towns, who once again vanished as a scorer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Sports vanished, graduations were skipped, and normal social interactions evaporated.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Their defense, so strong over the first three games of the series, evaporated in the second half Monday night.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Irish airline Ryanair recently gave out payments to its flight attendants, but some are now being asked to pay the money back. Ryanair has begun seeking repayments of as much as €3,000 ($3,397) from some of its Spanish flight attendants after a legal ruling voided a pay agreement.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The foundation often gives out scholarships to support those looking to enter the athletic field.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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“Peter (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peter%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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