backbone

Example Sentences

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Lemon sparkling water forms the backbone, amplified with an extra squeeze of whatever citrus is hanging around the kitchen—lemon, lime, orange, even grapefruit.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

They provide the physical backbone for the weightless world of the internet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

There was no difficulty in twisting an externally situated backbone into a shape compatible with the X-ray evidence.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson