fag end
Example Sentences
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But at the fag end of the year the boom evaporated, and, coupled with lower demand from China, led to a pile-up of unsold chips at distributors and retailers.
From Reuters ● Feb. 15, 2019
A single question at the fag end of an extended PMQs is not a commanding position from which to address the nation.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2017
However, since the deal was announced only towards the fag end of the quarter, we don’t expect it to have helped Akamai’s margins this quarter.
From Forbes ● Feb. 7, 2012
Interviewing James McKenna, a spokesperson for the Liverpool supporters union Spirit of Shankly, during the fag end of Tom Hicks and George Gillett's ownership of the club, White launched a red-faced attack on protesting fans.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 17, 2010
The animal was about at the fag end, and allowed the captain to take the bridle.
From Adventures and Recollections by Bill o'th' Hoylus End
