taper
verbTo become progressively narrower or thinner toward one end.
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Clear all filtersTo become progressively narrower or thinner toward one end.
To introduce a subject for discussion, especially a delicate one.
Introduce for discussion
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To put things next to each other so their differences or similarities can be seen.
To put things next to each other so their differences or similarities can be seen.
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A combination of words whose meanings seem contradictory.
Reasoned inquiry into fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, values, and how to live.
A metaphor for competing to maintain relative standing, so greater effort brings little improvement in one's position.
Competition to maintain rank
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To become less intense or to sink to a lower level.
Become less intense
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