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Recent Examples of tailback
Coach Sean Payton dialed it back, turning the game over to his offensive line, a cadre of tailbacks who combined for 152 yards on 19 carries, and a defense that’s looking like the best collective in the AFC West right now.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
The 49ers pride themselves on keeping opposing tailbacks under 100 rushing yards.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Running back LaMont Jordan rushed for 169 yards, the most by an opposing tailback against Florida State until that point.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
Etienne was on Napier’s mind prior to facing UCF star tailback RJ Harvey on Oct. 5 in the Swamp.
—Gqlshare, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2024
The 49ers pride themselves on keeping opposing tailbacks under 100 rushing yards.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Running back LaMont Jordan rushed for 169 yards, the most by an opposing tailback against Florida State until that point.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 9 Nov. 2024
Etienne was on Napier’s mind prior to facing UCF star tailback RJ Harvey on Oct. 5 in the Swamp.
—Gqlshare, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailback
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Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition, ice storms can create black ice -- patchy ice on roadways or other transportation surfaces that cannot easily be seen -- and ice jams in lakes and streams, which can contribute to severe flooding, the NWS said.Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Key questions include: Are there recurring bottlenecks in administrative or compliance processes?Charles Morey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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No matter how fast the computer half gets, our squishy, antique hardware will still be the bottleneck.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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Michigan, New York and other parts of the Great Lakes region remain on alert as lake-effect snow continues to create near-whiteout conditions, leading to dangerous traffic snarls in some areas since Friday.Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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Now, with several states already in the process of sending and receiving mail-in ballots, voters might look at the supply chain snarls and immediate price spikes as one more reason not to vote to keep the status quo.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Tailback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailback. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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