back of
preposition
US, informal
: behind
… stood leaning against a parked car out back of the building …—
Peter Goldman et al.
Peter Goldman et al.They now sit … just two games back of the Yankees in the wild card race.—Steve Buckley
Steve BuckleyExamples of back of in a Sentence
the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school
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Whitney Murphy was shot three times, including in the back of the head at point-blank range, according to court records that referenced her autopsy report.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Pata, a 22-year-old Hurricanes star defensive lineman who was expected to be a top NFL draft pick, was shot in the back of his head and killed outside his home at the Colony Apartments in Kendall.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The expert also suggested starting at the back of the head.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The system could also potentially be installed as a micro-fulfillment solution in the back of Whole Foods stores, according to BI.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Feb. 2026
Pata, a 22-year-old Hurricanes star defensive lineman who was expected to be a top NFL draft pick, was shot in the back of his head and killed outside his home at the Colony Apartments in Kendall.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
The expert also suggested starting at the back of the head.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The system could also potentially be installed as a micro-fulfillment solution in the back of Whole Foods stores, according to BI.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for back of
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“Back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20of. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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