the taper of a spire

If it is forgoing interest, or if it has the chance of paying someone a guaranteed amount even through they have not earned it, it is all a form of giving up a part of income that could be enurement.

But it is true that he [Vladimir Putin] has managed to pull off a Schröderisation (buying politicians, businessmen, etc.) of Europe.

During one of these acts of bravery by the English pilots I saw a great big tough Aussie with tears of frustration streaming down his face. He was shouting, ‘You magnificent, stupid Pommy bastard!’