as in in back of
at, to, or toward the rear of
the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school
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Yet somewhere in the back of her mind was also a sense of hurt.
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Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
All of this can lead to pain in the back of the shoulder and shoulder blades, as well as tightness and sensitivity in the chest, among other issues.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The victim had been stabbed multiple times in the back of the neck and lower back.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
Give him room and half a chance to shoot and the chances are, the ball will soon be in the back of the net.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
All of this can lead to pain in the back of the shoulder and shoulder blades, as well as tightness and sensitivity in the chest, among other issues.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The victim had been stabbed multiple times in the back of the neck and lower back.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 20 Jan. 2025
Give him room and half a chance to shoot and the chances are, the ball will soon be in the back of the net.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20of. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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