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Voice Trailed Trail    Trail Off/Away If Person's Gradually Quieter

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   trail off/away if a person's voice trails off, it gradually becomes quieter and then stops:
   ▪ Emily's voice trailed away; it was clear that she was very upset.
   ▪ "I know I should have told you but ..." At that point he trailed off and stared at his feet.
   ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑tail off 

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