backside

Example Sentences

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They just needed a kick up the backside, and they certainly got one of those from United.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

"I gave myself a kick up the backside and said I would make an album, a real bedroom project," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

After being removed from the NL Division Series roster with an abscess on his backside that became infected, former closer Tanner Scott said he feels healthy enough to pitch in the World Series.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

“Of course, being a racist has been illegal in our formation since 1948. The same goes for sexual harassment,” Hegseth offered, possibly to cover his backside, only to expose it again a few sentences later.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2025

“I do apologize,” I say, removing my backside from the squash of her box.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin