backside

Example Sentences

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A spider can flick off irritating hairs from the backside of its abdomen, which feel like fiberglass or minute cactus spines.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 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 know full well this is going to bite me on the backside but I'll go for the Kansas City Chiefs, who have a competitive AFC West to contend with.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

He started making up ground on the backside but had too much work to do against a superior Fierceness.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

Earl says, getting up and wiping off his backside.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen