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On the oval track at Alexandria’s Edison High School, they raced in the mile, 100, 200, 400 and 800-meter events — all facing astern.

From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2022

But Monaco lived up to its reputation as a place where it is almost impossible to overtake and they stayed in line astern to the flag.

From BBC • May 29, 2022

Halfway between New Zealand and Cape Horn, he was on the deck when a huge wave came from astern and broke over the boat.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2019

Then Captain Villing headed for the mainland, with Fire Island astern.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2018

Nat watched the jagged outlines of Bourbon fade astern.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham