The word
"taper" means gradually decreasing or reducing something, like narrowing down or making something thinner over time.
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With two hikes already behind us, FOMC members seem to be uniting around the message of three additional hikes in 2017, for a total of five rate hikes over 20 meetings (a two - year period — or, arguably, a five - year period since the announcement
of tapering of quantitative easing in 2013).
An alder frame with
tapered legs in espresso brown, combined with ivory white Belgian linen upholstery and feather and down filling are the makings of a really cushy backless sofa and daybed.
A pair of Swedish neoclassical style painted wood demilune console tables
with tapered legs from the 19th century.
The housing market is seen as a major engine for the recovery, and 30 year mortgage interest rates have risen over 1 % since the initial announcement of
tapering in May.
That number increased to just over 72,000 in 2004, the best - ever year for the nameplate, and then
tapered off gradually until the first - generation car was phased out in 2008.
Appreciating the finer things in life is easy when you have plenty of
taper candles at the ready.
Working with 1 portion at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), roll each portion on a floured surface into a 12 - inch rope, slightly
tapered at ends.
Also, as for interest rates, the stock market and BAM, you are right, but I looked at the relationship between the stock market and interest rates in the post after this one and there is quite a cushion (even though short term market impact from
taper tantrum like shocks will happen).
Rather than just a sheer wall of stone, the exposed chimney is designed with a central recess for artwork, along with
tapered edges on either side, to keep it from appearing too overpowering.
Crafted from ultra-soft stretch denim for maximum comfort and ease of movement, the jeans comprise extra room in the thighs and a
slightly tapered shape for a modern silhouette.
(I, for one, generally prefer creamier formulas that dry down matte, and a pointier, more
tapered end for precision.)
Playa's beaches are most populated along the 5th avenue tourist zone
then tapers off the further north you go from the main ferry docks.
When most people think of candles, they don't focus
on taper candles.
It would seem to me that they are rather plastic, as observed in
tapering for example, when fast A fibers seem to convert to fast B fibers..
The design
tapers from a beefy 0.75 inches all the way down to 0.3 inches on the right side.
Certain details like the boat - tail
tapered rear glass and oversized wheels are unlikely to make it to production, but otherwise this concept is sure to soon beget a similar - looking Infiniti Q80 flagship that will be positioned above the existing Q70 midsize luxury sedan.
When wearing a voluminous faux fur jacket, it's best to streamline your look by keeping your bottom half
as tapered as possible.
Eye shadow - type powders with
tapered brushes for precise edges and filling in your brows, «setting» type products that have mascara wands to brush your brows ever - so - gently after filling them to ensure not a single hair will get out of place.
In terms of the design of the phone, Samsung's CEO admitted that the design of the phone was explicitly created to circumvent Apple design patents, with a slightly
tapered design that is unlike any iPhone model on the market, in an obvious nod to currently ongoing litigation while the size of the phone is meant to resemble a miniature tablet rather than any conventional smartphone, with an elongated teardrop shape.
The A200's slightly rounded side edges
taper into straight, flat light grey panels.
Methimazole is also given about three to seven days after RAI therapy in these individuals, then
gradually tapered as their thyroid function normalizes.
Fitted waist with button closures and zip fly, tops
tapered pant legs with side seam pockets.
My main tip is too make sure the jean is a
more tapered fit at the ankle to prevent to much bulk and risk making the ankle look bulky.
Impress everyone at a marriage ceremony with a purple tailor - fit formal shirt or go for a demure, subtle off - white, linen blend, slim - fit formal shirt and a pair of elegant navy blue
tapered fit trousers.
This hound is a very muscular dog with a long
tapering tail and a short coat that features a ridge along the back where the fur grows in the opposite direction of the rest of the coat.
A deeper bowl again, sunk by a protruding hip and then the shallower depression of his legs
tapering towards the foot of the bed.
Some pets can be
slowly tapered off medication, while others need an every other day low dose in order to control clinical symptoms.
Compared with the original, the iPad 2 is physically streamlined: At 0.34 inch deep, it's thinner than the original's 0.5 inch, and its chassis is now surround
by tapered edges, which make it easier to hold.
It is never brushed or combed and is shown either in natural curls or in rustic cords with
tapered tips.
So, all that's left
before taper begins is that one fast finish 22 - miler.
But because they do
not taper at the ankle - they are more straight - they almost look like the have a bit of a bell at the bottom.
What everyone most wants to know is when the Fed is going to
start tapering off its bond - buying program (called Quantitative Easing), which has flooded the banking system with money for the past five years and kept interest rates abnormally low.
The design language, proportions and contouring follow the 911 tradition: with wings that are higher than the front lid; with headlights that are bulging and round; with a roof line that slopes down towards the rear over
tapering side windows.
In the mirroring, off - white gullies formed by the band where the wing - like shape forms
taper down, Bess has painted tiny linear symbols, which have an almost cartoony feel to them.
If I fail at getting that suit, I'll get the olive jacket at Pendleton's right now and a pair of
tapered black pants to go with that cream silk shirt, bless it.
Other characteristics include a long feathered tail, a double coat of long hair which is shorter on the head and legs, dark almond - shaped eyes, a muscular arched neck, as slightly
tapering muzzle.
News that the US nonfarm payrolls increased by 169,000, and that revisions to July and June declined by 74,000, has market participants thinking twice about a
Fed tapering after the September meeting.
The side profile is sharper with the coupe like roofline, while the rear
features tapered lines with a sporty tail light clusters.
The lower threshold — along with an increase in
taper rate from 41 % to 48 % — is due to save # 3.4 bn.
Note: This exercise will build your lats and really emphasize the middle portion, which brings together that V
Taper look.
The boot - lid gets
tapered body lines with the integrated lip spoiler adding to the sporty stance of the car.
Put statement sneakers on show by choosing a pair of
tapered jeans, or opt for slim jeans to get a sleek, contemporary look.