on the back of
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Honeywell Technologies HON 0.66%increase; up pointing triangle raised its full-year outlook on the back of what Chief Executive Vimal Kapur called strong results in its first quarter as a standalone company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Brundo had set up a Styrofoam deer and a bear on the back of his property to entertain archer Nugent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
If in doubt, call the number on the back of your credit card or bank statements.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
"I think we ought to hear the voice of people there first. It's not right for me to just jump straight in on the back of the consultation," he added.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Christopher looked hesitantly at the jaculus: it would be like attempting to commute on the back of a hummingbird.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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