wagging
Example Sentences
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If a leveraged fund grows large enough, it can start to have a significant impact on the underlying stock to which it is tied, a phenomenon traders refer to as “the tail wagging the dog.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“When he takes my sister to work, Jameson is in the car, wagging his tongue.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
In a sense, it is like the tail wagging the dog.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
"She just came straight out, straight over to me, wagging her tail."
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
He turned and waited for Torak to catch up: his muzzle relaxed, his tail wagging faintly.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
