Example Sentences

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"People are saying that the tail is wagging the dog. It's certainly not the case in most of these names."

From Reuters • Apr. 9, 2023

Not everyone is wagging their proverbial tail, however.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2021

“That feels like the tail is wagging the dog,” said Lisa Interlandi, Everglades Law Center senior staff attorney.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2017

"The tail really is wagging the dog here," he told MPs.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2017

Sherlock’s whole body is wagging as he dances in a circle by the front door.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen