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tailgates

  • present tense form of tailgate (3rd person singular).

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The small-but-mighty group is moving to college towns, enrolling in online programs or nearby community colleges, living in private housing, joining Greek life, and attending game-day tailgates.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

The campaign includes Parmigiano-branded tailgates, in-stadium media tastings, social media collaborations and a presence across the Jets’ platforms and at MetLife Stadium.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2025

Years from now at tailgates and over drinks at local Husky bars, fans will reminisce about the crucial moment that Elijah Jackson came through when the Huskies needed it most.

From Seattle Times Jan. 6, 2024

It was not until Sunday morning, when tailgates had already begun, that supporters group leadership received messages about a change in flag and apparel policies.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 17, 2023

“The tailgates of the trucks were lowered and the guards ordered us to jump down,” Jack said.

From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren