backup
Example Sentences
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But during his stint as a backup in Green Bay, Willis has managed to completely change the way the league thinks about him.
How the Broncos can win: Denver’s formula is simple and familiar: play clean, disciplined football and force the Chargers into a low-scoring game, which is much easier with a backup at quarterback.
From Los Angeles Times
Allen played only one snap from center for the Bills in last year's season finale and could be relieved by backup Mitchell Trubisky in Sunday's contest.
From Barron's
The outcome was so out of hand that his younger brother, who also happens to be his backup, was the one kneeling in the victory formation.
With some added bits the unit is capable of bidirectional charging, allowing your car to act as a home backup battery.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
