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Recent Examples of tailback
The 49ers didn’t have a single running back break 300 yards last season, and while the line struggled to open holes, the tailbacks couldn’t hold on to the ball.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
The list includes a few graduate students or redshirt seniors who would have to win petitions from the NCAA to have another year of eligibility, such as Saili, Talley, defensive end Justus Boone and tailback AJ Green, who played two stints at Arkansas.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
Bass, who as a young man played a year as a tailback for the Utah State Aggies, was fascinated by the program, and its coach, Anthony Barnes.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Lost in the pain of the Broncos' win streaks dying was another decent night from rookie tailback RJ Harvey.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
The list includes a few graduate students or redshirt seniors who would have to win petitions from the NCAA to have another year of eligibility, such as Saili, Talley, defensive end Justus Boone and tailback AJ Green, who played two stints at Arkansas.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
Bass, who as a young man played a year as a tailback for the Utah State Aggies, was fascinated by the program, and its coach, Anthony Barnes.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Lost in the pain of the Broncos' win streaks dying was another decent night from rookie tailback RJ Harvey.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailback
Noun
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These stir-together chocolate sandwich cookies are held together by a thin layer of raspberry jam.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Place about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or hazelnut spread in center of each circle.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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In a statement Wednesday, Yosemite Superintendent Ray McPadden said the park will increase staffing at key intersections during busy summer days, put up congestion warnings on digital road signs, and encourage visitors to go places outside Yosemite Valley, including Tuolumne Meadows and Wawona.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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But there has been a swell of opposition, with neighbors raising concerns about potential traffic congestion, light and noise pollution, safety, and the prospect of even more development.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Rob Borders, a criminal courtroom clerk represented by SEIU Local 1021, told CBS News Bay Area that inadequate staffing, long work hours and poor training for employees are creating a bottleneck of cases.—
Kara St. Cyr,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Chips provide the computing power necessary to create and run AI systems, and their limited supply has acted as a bottleneck for China’s AI industry.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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But the scope of the IEEPA tariffs was so massive (to date, CBP and administration officials estimate IEEPA revenue rings in at up to $175 billion) that the process is bound to hit some snarls.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The event was widely criticized for what many said was its chaotic organization, including widespread road closures for VIP motorcades that caused traffic snarls across the city.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Tailback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailback. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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