tail end

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Recent Examples of tail end The Stars had rebounded from a season-worst, six-match winless skid to construct a three-game points streak, which disintegrated on Tuesday in just their second loss in eight tail ends of back-to-back sets. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026 The Madrid hierarchy was also in favour last summer of the idea of imposing more discipline and structure on the squad, especially bringing back into line the big-name individuals who, it was felt, had been allowed too much leeway during the low-key tail end of Ancelotti’s second spell last term. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026 The film chronicles the unending, all-consuming stress that comes with caring for a child with unique medical needs, effectively as a single parent (her husband is a presence on the phone who doesn’t appear until the film’s tail end, either). Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 If desired, trim off the tapered tail ends, too. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tail end
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Noun
  • The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026
  • The oversize headwear shaded her face, shielding her dark brows over her taupe smoky eye, lightly blushed cheeks and the pop of pink on her lips.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Zendaya wore an ensemble from one of her favorite brands, Louis Vuitton, stepping out in a bold-shoulder military jacket complete with tails.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 18 June 2026
  • The fuselage came to rest across a concrete barrier, while its tail broke off and fell to a lower section of roadway.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Davidson is more steeped in Democratic politics, including working for years as a political consultant and winning a county legislature seat in 2023.
    Chris McKenna, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • While other host cities have dealt with headlines about empty seats during the 2026 World Cup, KC’s stadium has been jam-packed for both of its tournament games so far.
    Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
  • The Kings will inevitably be criticized for making a series of bad decisions and bum deals while Fox, Barnes and Brown grace the game’s grandest stage a year after being cast off under questionable circumstances.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • The tapered rear end is charming, especially the vertical fins and rear lighting elements that create a shape unlike anything else on the road.
    Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • The Big Dipper, though, makes up the rear end and tail of a larger actual constellation called Ursa Major, or Great Bear.
    Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Other highlights include aged Scottsdale pork cutlet, blue eye trevalla, and wild clover lamb rump.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
  • Potentially leaving the minority shareholders as an illiquid rump.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Tuesday’s game between the Braves and Giants at Truist Park was suspended in the bottom of the second due to unplayable field conditions.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
  • That color indicates warm to hot fire, per the scale visible at the bottom of the gif.
    Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 17 June 2026

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“Tail end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tail%20end. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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