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bring up the rear





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Durand and two others would bring up the rear.

From Seattle Times Nov. 17, 2022

Then there’s average household income, where West Virginia, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico bring up the rear.

From Washington Times Jun. 24, 2020

Raw seafood preparations head the lineup, and a couple of composed platters bring up the rear.

From Washington Post Jan. 14, 2020

Lina leads off, Jay follows, and I bring up the rear.

From The New Yorker May 23, 2019

“On the hike, I’ll lead the way, and Gary will bring up the rear, to make sure there aren’t any stragglers,” Mr. Hodge said, grinning to make it seem like a joke.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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