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backbone
noun as in strength of character
noun as in spinal column of vertebrate
Example Sentences
Nvidia is coming off a 62% year-over-year revenue increase in the latest quarter, largely stemming from its work on data centers, the backbone of the AI industry and a key focus for investors.
Punjabi Sikh truckers have emerged as the backbone of the American trucking industry.
Team has no backbone, there are a lot of players that are just not good enough.
"Their dedication, skill, and resilience are the backbone of this business," the statement continued.
"The cocoa sector, the backbone of Ghana's agricultural economy, stands to gain the most from improved access to the US market."
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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