tailgate
Example Sentences
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The Cadillac escutcheon at the tailgate is also the switch that opens the hatch.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
The new rules stipulate that all doors except the tailgate "shall be equipped with a mechanical release exterior door handle".
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
They tailgate, party and eventually walk into the game.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025
It was inspired by state fairs, long summer nights and tailgate parties, made popular in the US.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
I stand out on the tailgate at the back of the train during my ten-minute break, grabbing a bit of fresh air to clear my head and keep awake.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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