back of

Definition of back ofnext
as in in back of
at, to, or toward the rear of the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school

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Recent Examples of back of Willis threw a corner route to Douglas in the back of the end zone, who tapped both feet in for a touchdown. Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The online publication cited a witness, who saw Bader’s scooter collide with the back of a San Francisco Fire Department fire engine. Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 31 July 2026 One other significant finding that Mitchell said merits further investigation is an area of red discoloration on tissue at the back of Wells' head by the occipital bone. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Her son Spencer, 5, could be heard proclaiming his hunger in the back of the video and is seen grabbing a few slices of Parmesan cheese prepped for the salad. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for back of
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  • The phrase has become almost as divisive as the technology behind it.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Gunther took the decision in a match built to protect both men, which is the outcome WWE needed if Aldis is going back behind the desk with his in-ring credibility intact.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20of. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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