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Example Sentences

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The 23-year-old's run at Alexandra Palace, having previously not won a match at the tournament, comes on the back of a breakthrough year.

From BBC

The back of the distillery unofficially doubles as one of the city’s great galleries, displaying the owners’ expansive folk art collection from floor to ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doherty’s property boasts a largely stucco exterior, save for the enormous glass walls that feature prominently at the back of the home, providing stunning views of the surrounding area—particularly from the primary suite, which features a retractable glass wall.

From MarketWatch

Remember how Cooper made the catch of the year in the back of the end zone to beat Penn State and cement Mendoza’s Heisman?

From Los Angeles Times

The Spurs are 24-9 and rank second in the Western Conference, 4.5 games back of NBA-best Oklahoma City, and third overall in the league behind the Thunder and Detroit.

From Barron's