tail

Example Sentences

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But the differential has been positive since the very tail end of 2020, and has spiked significantly since mid-February.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

They also did not factor in the role of the tail, which could have provided additional support when the animals balanced in a tripod-like stance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

The bird uses this ornate tail to attract mates, yet its forest habitat has been eroded by population growth, farming, and logging, leaving it confined to a small area of the northern Andes.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Her tail was fully erect, a white flash as she tried to reach out and get speed, but the ice was too thin.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen