bringing up the rear
Example Sentences
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Hardwicke got four correct results with no exact scores, for 40 points, with AI bringing up the rear this time with 30 points, thanks to three correct results and no exact scores.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
Six young people carried Arthur's light-wooden coffin out of the church, with his younger brother bringing up the rear.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
The championship race finally arrived and the drivers’ pit crew chiefs lined up, buggies in hand, by qualifying position, with Phend leading the pack and Cavalieri bringing up the rear.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025
“It’s not the ideal setup for an atmospheric river, but it does have some of the characteristics,” including a band of subtropical moisture bringing up the rear of the storm, Murdock said.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024
The others followed him, with Nala bringing up the rear so she could corral Tater if he started wandering off again.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
