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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Now, after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 11th consecutive win Tuesday, the Cubs sit 7.5 games back of first place and match the San Diego Padres at the top of the National League wild-card spot.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The Giants’ latest loss puts them six games back of the New York Mets for the final N.L. wild-card spot.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, back pain can ripple into your butt and down the back of your leg—this is called sciatica and happens when your sciatic nerve gets compressed.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Aug. 2025
Universal Thread High-Rise Utility Barrel Jeans The barrel jeans have a high-rise waist with two spacious pockets on the front and back of the pants.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The Giants’ latest loss puts them six games back of the New York Mets for the final N.L. wild-card spot.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, back pain can ripple into your butt and down the back of your leg—this is called sciatica and happens when your sciatic nerve gets compressed.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Aug. 2025
Universal Thread High-Rise Utility Barrel Jeans The barrel jeans have a high-rise waist with two spacious pockets on the front and back of the pants.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back of
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As for who’s behind Guetta, Calvin Harris has the second-most leaders, 17, followed by Rihanna (12), the Chainsmokers (10) and Ellie Goulding (eight).—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
13 Aug. 2025
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In February, Mexico handed over to American authorities 29 cartel figures, including drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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