tail

Example Sentences

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Regulatory clarity from government involvement can establish durable rules, reduce tail risks, and broaden public acceptance of AI.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Regulatory clarity—even if it slows the frontier—can be positive for the industry by establishing durable rules of the road, reducing tail risks, and broadening public acceptance.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

There is often a sting in the tail for homeowners who are denied a claim: It can trigger a rate increase or nonrenewal, because the customer is now seen as a higher risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The request came on the tail of the CDC restricting travel from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan earlier in the month as the outbreak worsens.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

He was too distracted to notice the snake’s tail rising from the water.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman