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tail

[teyl] / teɪl /




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“Regulatory clarity—even if it slows the frontier—can be positive for the industry by establishing durable rules of the road, reducing tail risks, and broadening public acceptance.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Regulatory clarity—even if it slows the frontier—can be positive for the industry by establishing durable rules of the road, reducing tail risks, and broadening public acceptance.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Some e-motos come with tail lights, but they don't have the brake lights and turn signals that the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The ticket buying process has been like a game of pin the tail on the donkey, one where you do not know how much it costs to play.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Wolf raced between the beech trees, the wind at his tail and the shining, singing ravenskin gripped tight in his jaws.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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