- present participle of tail.
tailing
Example Sentences
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ChatGPT price-war report comes as data shows AI usage already tailing off.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
They’re tailing skiers as they rip through moguls.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
But other portions were harder to confirm -- with Thai authorities not providing information, and Chinese officials tailing our reporters and impeding efforts to talk further with him.
From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025
Whereas Rasmus is making his debut, Nicolai played last year and actually held the Saturday lead through 10 holes before tailing off and finishing in a tie for 16th.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025
The first was Roy successfully tailing the barefoot boy to the golf course.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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