bringing up the rear
Example Sentences
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Six young people carried Arthur's light-wooden coffin out of the church, with his younger brother bringing up the rear.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
The championship race finally arrived and the drivers’ pit crew chiefs lined up, buggies in hand, by qualifying position, with Phend leading the pack and Cavalieri bringing up the rear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025
The NFC East has three winners, with Washington bringing up the rear at 4-5.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 9, 2022
“That’s great in a normal season, but it’s kind of bringing up the rear this year.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 24, 2022
Pressing through the gale, they stumbled toward the MAV, with Lewis and Beck in the lead and Watney and Johanssen bringing up the rear.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
