Example Sentences

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She became the first swimmer ever to sweep all three backstrokes at the worlds.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 29, 2023

Four years later, Larkin, 22, is the reigning world champion and the world No. 1 in the 100 and 200 backstrokes.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2016

“And I’m sure that over there at the Goldfish Market” — so named for the many aquariums selling goldfish and tropical fish — “the goldfish are probably swimming backstrokes now.”

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2014

The few swimming duets she performed, as with Montalban in Neptune’s Daughter, comprised little more than synchronized backstrokes and ardent glances.

From Time • Jun. 13, 2013