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bring up the rear





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“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 Literature

That’s why, when you look at the chart, fruits and nuts bring up the rear, with something like 1 percent of the climate impact of beef.

From Washington Post

Durand and two others would bring up the rear.

From Seattle Times

The counties with the highest death rates bring up the rear in getting vaccinated.

From Seattle Times

“Dylan will lead now. I’ll bring up the rear.”

From Literature