backbone

Example Sentences

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The liquid from a jar of pepperoncini can become the backbone of a vinaigrette.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The idea became the backbone of the A24 horror movie “Backrooms” from 20-year-old director Kane Parsons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Todd was a different matter, for I wanted to hear him tell Bragg that we had correctly followed his advice on the chemistry of the sugar-phosphate backbone.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson