on the back of
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The global bond selloff continues on the back of renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran and rising oil prices as a result, Christian Hantel, portfolio manager at Vontobel, said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
With inflation remaining stubbornly high -- largely on the back of elevated energy costs -- the US central bank has come under pressure to act, and Warsh's refusal to provide guidance has stoked uncertainty.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
“I still think that market moves on the back of this speech could fade quickly if the economic data does not swing hawkish, because Warsh is not a proponent of forward guidance,” she told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Roberts said Andy Pages sustained a fracture on the back of his left hand when he was hit by a 100-mph pitch from Chandler in the third.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
My own face in graphite, sketched on the back of this envelope, half in profile as if the artist has just called my name.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
