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backdoor

[bak-dawr] / ˈbækˈdɔr /






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That backdoor, however, is far lengthier and more expensive than the Yanbu-Red Sea route.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

Keeping pretax money out of IRAs can also enable so-called backdoor Roth IRA contributions in future years.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

But Sir Brian Leveson, the Investigatory Powers Commissioner, who provides independent oversight of the use of surveillance powers, has previously criticised media use of the term "backdoor", external.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

“Partially Devoured” also functions as a backdoor autobiography.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The meat was laid on a board in the backdoor shed, and every piece was sprinkled with salt.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder




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