tails

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Hutchings uses scallops, large shrimp and fish fillets, but other options like oysters, lobster tails, crabs, mussels and clams are perfectly acceptable.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Suddenly, the Irish tails were up and replacement prop Michael Milne burrowed over.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

He covered the Supreme Court decision that a deeply-rooted tradition of downing bulls by pulling their tails in popular competitions was against the constitution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

But, as Arteta said, there is a "long way" to go - and both City and Villa remain hot on Arsenal's tails.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Cats’ ears and tails may twitch as they sleep, and sleeping dogs may whine and growl and paw the air, as if they were having a fight.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson