tails

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Researchers think the animals may have used their long necks and tails to help release heat and regulate body temperature.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Tech stocks are operating against a “heads I win, tails I win” backdrop, said Garrett Melson, portfolio strategist at Natixis Investment Managers Solutions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

“Energy risks linger, inflation tails remain skewed up, and geopolitical brinkmanship could yet revive USD strength despite an eventual deal remaining the most likely outcome,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

My parents were left with a choice: Move back to Argentina with their tails between their legs, or start again where they were.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

From a distance they looked like massive fish with paddle-shaped tails.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo