the tail end

noun

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

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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, 22 Mar. 2025 The gala, which takes place annually at the tail end of the Cannes Film Festival, is set to take place at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025 The abstract floral perfume settles into an earthy base of aged musk, roots, and—at the tail end—a whiff of black coffee. Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025 As a sign of how Guardiola still trusted him, he was still chosen to start the 2021 Champions League final against Chelsea despite struggling for form at the tail end of that season. Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2025.

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