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bottom end

British  

noun

  1. (in vertical engines) another name for big end

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The latest figure is at the bottom end of Beijing's annual growth target of 4.5%-5%, which analysts have said gives policymakers room to address the country's economic challenges.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

"Stanway has shown how flexible she is, how exceptional she is both at the bottom end of the pitch, breaking up play, as well as at the top end," added Brown-Finnis.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The medical-technology company said it now expects sales of $6.6 billion to $6.9 billion for the full year, raising the bottom end of its prior range of $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

The medical-technology company said Thursday it now expects sales of $6.6 billion to $6.9 billion for the full year, raising the bottom end of its prior range of $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

At the bottom end of the rope was a fat knot to sit on.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

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