the tail end

noun

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

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From his view, coming back at the tail end of a 4-13 campaign wasn’t a decision. Oliver Thomas, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 The Siege of Mandalore In one of the final battles at the tail end of the Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano leads a Republic squadron to rid the planet Mandalore of Darth Maul's influence. Nick Romano, EW.com, 25 May 2025 The awards recognized plenty of films that debuted toward the tail end of the program in what turned out to be a starry but lopsided year in terms of critical acclaim. Thomas Page, CNN Money, 24 May 2025 The gala, which takes place annually at the tail end of the Cannes Film Festival, is set for the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 22. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 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 Jun. 2025.

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