tail
noun
the hindmost part of an animal, especially that forming a distinct, flexible appendage to the back end of its body.
has tailed
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present perfectof tail (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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In many ways, “Becoming George” serves as a thoroughgoing and persuasive amendment to the incomplete legacy that has tailed Sand for so long.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
But the team's performance has tailed off dramatically in recent races.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2023
China has lent hundreds of billions of dollars to build infrastructure in developing countries, but lending has tailed off since 2016 as many projects have failed to pay the expected financial dividends.
From Reuters ● Mar. 27, 2023
Karatsev’s season has tailed off since his run at the Australian Open and winning a title in Dubai.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
Whatever the reasons, that bump was fleeting, and the state’s vaccination pace has tailed off steadily since.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2021
