backbone

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Nvidia’s graphics processing units have been the backbone of AI development thus far, but central processing units are having a moment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Damon Hoff, president and chair of Machzike Hadath Synagogue, described Hatzola as the "backbone of the community, it's for everyone that lives here".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The escalation came after Israel struck the backbone of Iran’s energy industry-the giant South Pars gas field that Iran shares with Qatar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

While Iran’s gas is largely consumed domestically, South Pars is the backbone of the country’s energy system and part of a reservoir shared with Qatar, raising concerns about broader risks to Gulf energy infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

With obvious pleasure Rosy showed Francis her data, and for the first time he was able to see how foolproof was her assertion that the sugar- phosphate backbone was on the outside of the molecule.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson