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Recent Examples of tailback
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
At some point on Saturday, or before, look at the tailbacks most likely to be on the board after Round 2 or Round 3.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Amid a sea of new faces on offense is returning tailback Henry Rutledge, who saw just two carries last season before being sidelined with injury.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The senior tailback recently signed with Washington at a school ceremony where Muir spoke about Bonner’s importance to the program.
—Dan Lovi, Daily News, 19 Dec. 2025
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
At some point on Saturday, or before, look at the tailbacks most likely to be on the board after Round 2 or Round 3.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Amid a sea of new faces on offense is returning tailback Henry Rutledge, who saw just two carries last season before being sidelined with injury.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The senior tailback recently signed with Washington at a school ceremony where Muir spoke about Bonner’s importance to the program.
—Dan Lovi, Daily News, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailback
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The senior escaped several jams to toss a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead JSerra past La Mirada 3-2 for its first section title.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Pizza is already savory, so balance out all that salt with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or spoonfuls of fig jam.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The San Francisco County Transportation Authority has found that ride-hailing services accounted for about half of the rise in congestion in San Francisco between 2010 and 2016.—
David Roberts,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Independent of all the planet congestion in the early evening, a transition is happening, from spring to summer stars and constellations.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Increasing production capacity by even a single ship per year may appear modest, but for specialized naval systems with limited suppliers, such increases can help reduce bottlenecks and support long-term fleet modernization efforts.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Dubai’s development pipeline remains substantial, with an additional 65,000 apartments and 12,500 villas scheduled for delivery by year-end, although a considerable number are now expected to be delayed to 2027 due to severe supply chain bottlenecks.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Drivers should brace for traffic snarls this summer when South Elgin’s State Street bridge over the Fox River is reduced to one lane for road resurfacing work.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Travel industry leaders and major airlines warn the proposal would devastate tourism, choke international cargo and create massive operational snarls.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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“Tailback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailback. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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