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bring up the rear

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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.

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Durand and two others would bring up the rear.

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

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

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Torch runners - there are 10,000 in total - typically bring up the rear amid blaring music and banter from DJs.

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