Example Sentences

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Fullbacks are a dying breed in the pass-happy NFL.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2016

Fullbacks, once integral, are a vanishing breed in college football and the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

Fullbacks Branislav Ivanovic and Cesar Azpilicueta - two more key players in the title-winning campaign - have been exposed time and again.

From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2015

Fullbacks Steve Cherundolo and Eric Lichaj will need to press forward and get their crosses in, too.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2011

Fullbacks Heath Evans and Kyle Eckel combined for 67 carries that year, for goodness' sake.

From Newsweek • Dec. 15, 2010