the tail end

noun

: the last part of something
She is at the tail end of her career.

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Holmstrom meets with Darche By sheer coincidence, new New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche was staying at one of the two hotels in Milan that hosted the media tour at the tail end of a vacation with his wife and two sons. Michael Russo, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025 But the tail end of Creedence was unhappy. Melinda Newman, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025 Thunderstorms at the tail end of the week, from Friday to Sunday, are also possible in the region, which could trigger lightning strikes that can ignite new fires. Denise Chow, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025 Despite battling injuries in the tail end of his playing time, the former Dolphins All-Pro was one of the best coverage corners in the NFL. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the tail end

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“The tail end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20tail%20end. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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