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
Tubelis might finish with more points and rebounds than Jaquez, but his production has tailed off like the team he plays for, Arizona now fighting USC for second place in the Pac-12.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
After leading the NL in batting average and OPS in 2018 and 2019, Yelich has tailed off dramatically the last two seasons.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
Activity has tailed off and general hashtags such as #funny and #tbt have always been more widely used.
From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2020
