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bringing up rear

ADVERB
lastly/last
Synonyms
WEAK
after after all all in all at last at the end behind finally in conclusion in the rear to conclude to sum up ultimately
Antonyms
WEAK
firstly/first

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In all likelihood, Panthers will once again be bringing up rear in NFC South.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2020

Garter King-at-Arms getting to the front trots off with comically short strides for so great a dignity; New Peer and escort follow, Black Rod solemnly bringing up rear.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 31, 1891 by Various

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