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all I saw was his tail end vanishing around the door
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The jet’s tail end was lifted onto a large dolly, which was then towed via long tethers by two vehicles driving side by side.
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ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
During the beginning and tail end of winter, when the temperatures fluctuate more widely day by day, ice storms can hit hard and fast.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
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
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ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
During the beginning and tail end of winter, when the temperatures fluctuate more widely day by day, ice storms can hit hard and fast.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
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
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“Tail end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tail%20end. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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