Example Sentences

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That’s what builds the community here, the tailgates, the pride.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Here’s to another football season full of cheers, surprises, and — most importantly — unforgettable tailgates.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

Excluded cars from those model years include the Ram 1500 Classic, vehicles with Ram’s multifunction tailgate feature, and those with sensors that can alert drivers to insecure tailgates.

From Washington Times • Dec. 14, 2022

As they took in the scene around the Coliseum, wandering through the tailgates on the South lawn, they could hardly believe what they saw.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022

So they leaned back against car fenders and fence posts, or sat on pickup tailgates, as if they were at a rodeo.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls