the tail end

noun

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

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But that wasn’t the case for Stramp, who led the Indians to new heights in the tail end of his career. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026 The backstory The history of Babylonstoren goes back to the tail end of the 17th century when it was established as a wheat and wine farm. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Sitting at the tail end of a spit of sand to the west of Gulf Shores, this unincorporated community has several distinct offerings worth a visit. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 After the latest Hail Mary attempt to privatize Pinnacol through legislative means fell short at the tail end of the session earlier this month, a group backing privatization put all its chips on Initiative 317. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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