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The Rolling Stones' recorded legacy is unfortunately similar to that of many other rock stars of the 1960s -- a great burst of creativity that tapers off into a stretch (eventually decades long) of unremarkable (and sometimes downright awful) recorded work.

Bill Wyman

Hope, like the gleaming taper's light, Adorns and cheers our way; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.

Oliver Goldsmith

We normally have a rush right at the beginning of tax season, then it tapers off through March and then starts getting busy again into April.

Cheryl Wilcox

Most people will be starting their tapers. Which means most people will start doing more speed work and resting a little bit and taking down the amount of yardage they're doing.

Stefan Hirniak

The economy definitely will suffer if the rate of small business startups tapers off.

Rick Oliver

His act may start out slow, but it tapers off.

Lawrence Welk

Cory is way ahead of where I thought he would be at this point. You might not see fireworks from him Tuesday, but when he tapers, it will be amazing what he does.

Dan Lloyd

When the IPO market tapers off, the more speculative types of issues tend to take a bigger beating than those more .

Joe Hammer

Oh! rather give me commentators plain, / Who with no deep researches vex the brain; / Who from the dark and doubtful love to run, / And hold their glimmering tapers to the sun.

George Crabbe