on the back of
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The company boomed on the back of the economic growth seen during President Vladimir Putin's first terms in office.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
That is on the back of pre-agreeing four signings since the start of 2025, completing deals for Palestra and Rogers and having a £64m bid for Bournemouth's Alex Scott rejected.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis said Tuesday that group sales exceeded expectations in the second quarter of 2026, on the back of a range of new products.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The problem with your daughter’s wishes is that she is making them on the back of your retirement savings.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Penelope wrote it all down on the back of an empty feedbag, using a pencil stub she found lying in the barn.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
