tail off
Example Sentences
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The first two days after an earthquake are crucial for finding survivors under rubble, with some experts saying there is a 72-hour window, after which hopes quickly tail off.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
My parents told me that was possible, but only if I made sacrifices, worked my tail off and dedicated everything I had to it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
“He’s competing his tail off, but it just hasn’t been as easy as it has been for him prior to this little stretch.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
“There may be a huge boost to tourists when the film is released or immediately after its release, and then that can tail off quite quickly,” he explains.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
“Well, did you know,” said Mr. Grayson, “that if you lift a kangaroo’s tail off the ground, it can’t hop?”
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
