backbone

Example Sentences

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Those dense, umami-packed centers become the backbone of the dressing.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

They are often dismissed as a punch line, but Roxane Gay explains why women’s book clubs are the backbone of a passionate literary culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

“He has been the backbone of our family,” said Maria, 56.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Despite the messy backbone, my pulse began to race.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson