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The history of the nutrition assistance program dates back to 1939 when the federal agency began issuing food stamps at the tail end of the Great Depression, according to the USDA.
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The Nuggets were playing the Miami Heat when Jokic crumpled to the ground holding his knee at the tail end of the first half.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
At Midway, heavy fog earlier caused problems for morning fliers — not ideal as passengers tried to travel for the tail end of this holiday weekend.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
It was first popularized toward the tail end of 2024, when skin care stacking and sock curls were at an all-time high.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
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Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The Nuggets were playing the Miami Heat when Jokic crumpled to the ground holding his knee at the tail end of the first half.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
At Midway, heavy fog earlier caused problems for morning fliers — not ideal as passengers tried to travel for the tail end of this holiday weekend.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
It was first popularized toward the tail end of 2024, when skin care stacking and sock curls were at an all-time high.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.
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