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on the back of

ADJECTIVE
astride
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Bundled and boarded up, the lantern inched across the parking lot on the back of a flatbed truck that climbed a ring road steep enough to cause concern.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

There is an argument to be made that on the back of those bottom lines he deserved more time, but he hasn't got it.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

The company will etch members’ tie-club number on the back of the barrel along with their name or call sign and ejection date.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The increase was driven by building materials and supplies, led by metal service centers on the back of higher steel products prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

I could see the sweat on the back of my dad’s T-shirt from running before.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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