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behind

[bih-hahynd] / bɪˈhaɪnd /






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in support
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Avian flu, cost-cutting and Brexit are among the reasons behind the transfer of captive birds from one of Northern Ireland's best-known wildlife sites, according to the charity that runs it.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

When someone writes a will, they typically have an idyllic vision of leaving behind something that will provide joy for generations of heirs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

But they said they planned to reunite soon behind the camera, joking that it had to come soon because of their advancing ages.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

The Big Ten was the primary driving force behind the expansion, which gained momentum recently when the Southeastern Conference gave its blessing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

American soldiers huddle behind walls and in foxholes and see a tiny Filipino woman walk alone through the war-torn streets, her shoulders back as shells burst all around her.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Jaramillo danced with such energy that his pants ripped while he and the others scooted across the stage on their behinds, drawing delighted shrieks from the hometown crowd.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025

"It is the first moment that separates our heads from our behinds."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2024

Research published Thursday in the journal Science suggests they feed their hatchlings a milk-like substance too, but from their behinds.

From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2024

And sure, the students might not read it—but it’s a crucial way for faculty to cover their own behinds at grading time, or at least point to when they start to get letters.

From Slate ● Nov. 28, 2022

Bailey and I sat alone on the front bench, the wooden slats pressing hard on our behinds and the backs of our thighs.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou


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