bottom end

British

noun

(in vertical engines) another name for big end

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“On the very bottom end of the segment, that’s where most of the the supply-chain constraints will probably be felt for us,” CFO Jason Child said on the earnings call.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

On a per-share basis, it now expects adjusted earnings per share between $17.80 and $19, lifting the bottom end from the prior $17.20.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

The Amsterdam-based firm, the world's second-largest brewer after AB InBev, predicted its profits for the year would likely come towards the bottom end of its forecasts given the difficult conditions.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

"Without any outgoings, it appears Villa will be at the bottom end of the £50-100m spending range," added Maguire.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

Shadow carried the heavier bottom end of the gurney down the stairs and out onto the street, then he wheeled it along the icy sidewalk to the hearse.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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