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Recent Examples of tailback
The team’s tailbacks were led by Jordan James and rookie Kaelon Black.
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Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
At the time, USC had 18 Black players on its roster, including at the crucial quarterback and tailback positions—no small thing, in an era when the prevailing stereotype dictated that Black players weren’t smart enough or good-enough leaders to play quarterback.
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Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Proctor can move defenders in the run game for speedy tailback De’Von Achane, who is expected to receive a contract extension later this offseason, and can help protect new quarterback Malik Willis.
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David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
The Gophers also are planning to hire record-setting tailback Mo Ibrahim to replace Jayden Everett as its running backs coach, a source said.
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Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2026
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Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
At the time, USC had 18 Black players on its roster, including at the crucial quarterback and tailback positions—no small thing, in an era when the prevailing stereotype dictated that Black players weren’t smart enough or good-enough leaders to play quarterback.
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Jemele Hill,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Proctor can move defenders in the run game for speedy tailback De’Von Achane, who is expected to receive a contract extension later this offseason, and can help protect new quarterback Malik Willis.
—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
The Gophers also are planning to hire record-setting tailback Mo Ibrahim to replace Jayden Everett as its running backs coach, a source said.
—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailback
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The visitors eventually loaded the bases in that inning, but Luzardo retired Xavier Edwards to escape the jam.
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Jelly or jam contributes simple sugars that cause a faster spike in blood sugar.
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Now, transportation officials are moving forward with a major project aimed at easing congestion along the corridor.
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Beyond the decarbonization benefits, the companies aim to reduce exposure to congestion at major hubs, limit transshipment and bolster operational control over the freight.
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Combined with the elimination of structural bottlenecks, the result is a more streamlined logistics network that moves goods faster, more reliably, and at a lower cost for businesses across the region.
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The severe structural bottleneck caused by the dual fires at the Novelis Oswego plant — which choked off critical automotive aluminum sheet supply and delivered a multi-billion dollar headwind — is officially resolving.
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Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints.
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Multiple inbound lanes are blocked as a result, causing a massive traffic snarl and backup.
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“Tailback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailback. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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