tail end

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Recent Examples of tail end 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 Minor flooding stretched across the Bay Area, and 48-hour rain totals sat as high as 5 to 6 inches in some mountainous regions as the weekend rainstorm began to reach its tail end. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 4 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
  • While Bronze's face was painted with a shark and some flames, little Sterling looked sweet with unicorns and rainbows across her cheeks.
    Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
  • Her cheeks, her lips, her pink top that looks like scrubs from a pediatric unit but is probably for cooking.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • Their powerful tail launches the body forward, while the jaws snap shut with terrifying force before the prey has time to react meaningfully.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Carousel of Progress’ animatronic family — headed by John and Sarah — will remain, including Uncle Orville and Rover, the dog with the ever-wagging tail.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • While Republicans still hold an advantage in Iowa, Democrats see openings in a competitive governor’s race, an open Senate seat, and two battleground congressional districts that could help determine control of Congress next year.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
  • Then there’s Ammar Campa-Najjar, who has sought a similar seat twice before and more recently for Chula Vista mayor.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • The pilot follows Hoffman’s character Mikey, a ski bum townie chasing a buzz.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 May 2026
  • In addition to being shown on the broadcast, the moment, which saw the fan's pants completely fall down and bare their bum, was seemingly blasted on the JumboTron inside the stadium based on the crowd's unanimous gasp in reaction to the full moon display from the fan.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The first surgery patient that day was a little boy with an abscess on his rear end.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
  • In all three cases, the light-saber-like lighting unit itself quickly attaches/detaches to and from a bayonet mount at the rear end of the main bracket.
    Ben Coxworth May 15, New Atlas, 15 May 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
  • But traffic at the bottom of the order in recent days has helped take some pressure off.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Standing on third base in the bottom of the sixth inning in a tie game, the senior had only one thought if the ball was put into play.
    Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 28 May 2026

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“Tail end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tail%20end. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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