backbone

Example Sentences

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“Public hospitals are the backbone of our healthcare system,” Ahrens said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

What it will do is add a savory backbone that makes the entire skillet taste like you spent much longer cooking than you actually did.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Artificial intelligence grabs most of the headlines, but it isn’t the backbone of the economy yet.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Nearby, the community has erected several artificial beehives to boost honey production, which forms the backbone of the local economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The words chosen for the banners were the backbone of the National Woman’s Party protest.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling