backbone

Example Sentences

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All of them came through the academy at the same time and have now become the backbone of the team.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Fannie and Freddie buy mortgages from lenders and wrap them into bonds, forming the backbone for the U.S. housing finance system.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

A packet can lend instant backbone to a quick enchilada sauce, wake up a pan of chilaquiles or give nacho toppings a little extra swagger.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

There’s doubt massive tankers, once the backbone of global crude flows, will be returning in quite the same numbers to the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Jinny put an awkward arm around the girl and gave her bony backbone a few hesitant pats.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder