tail

Example Sentences

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“The market wants to see progress in mitigating the tail risks around this conflict,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“Markets are still pricing in oil returning to the mid-$70 range by year-end. If the conflict remains contained, the spillover effects should remain contained as well—but there are tail risks on both sides.”

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Weather in March in the UK is famously unpredictable, caught between the tail end of winter and the first hints of spring.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

My parents told me that was possible, but only if I made sacrifices, worked my tail off and dedicated everything I had to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

A whispery clicking sound comes from behind me, and a stiff tail licks my pant leg.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam