be at the bottom of

VERB

cause

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin create generate induce lead to make precipitate produce provoke

STRONG

brainstorm breed compel effect elicit engender evoke hatch incite introduce kickoff kindle let motivate muster occasion open originate revert secure

WEAK

break in break the ice bring to pass come out with cook up dream up fire up get things rolling give rise to make up result in sow the seeds start the ball rolling think up work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy discourage end halt prevent ruin stop

STRONG

block close cover delay deter finish hide hinder impede keep obstruct repress

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be at the bottom of

Analyst Andrew Lyons expects Judo’s profit for its most recent fiscal year, which ended June 30, to be at the bottom of the ASX-listed company’s guidance range.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

After receiving the gong, Moyes said in an interview with BBC Sport he did not want to be "at the bottom of the league and fighting relegation".

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025

Perhaps a rotting oil derrick, it could well be at the bottom of a poisoned sea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2023

Sihwan Kim stands out on LIV Golf this year because his name always seems to be at the bottom of the 48-man fields.

From Washington Times ● May 9, 2023

He paused and then added, “But you’ll also be at the bottom of your class.”

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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