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Backbenches meaning

plural of backbench

Using Backbenches

  • The main meaning on this page is: plural of backbench
  • In the example corpus, backbenches often appears in combinations such as: the backbenches, backbenches in, own backbenches.

Context around Backbenches

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 9 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

own 2× parliament 1× tory 1× resignation 1×

Often after:

heath 1×

Sentence patterns with Backbenches

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

from his backbenches to choose 1× from the backbenches 1× from the backbenches in support 1× from the backbenches is named 1× from the backbenches which is 1× his own backbenches over why 1× in the backbenches he stressed 1× on the backbenches 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

and since returning 1× both men may 1× but ms patel 1× but political consultant 1× callaghan remained leader 1× his suspension and 1×

Common sentence endings:

and big business 1× callaghan of cardiff 1× closed were not 1× conference in 1979 1× designed to do 1× from the backbenches 1×

Words around Backbenches

Just before it in the word index:

backbenchers 49 backbencher 36 backbench 55 backbeat 22 backbase 4 backaches 3

Just after it in the word index:

backbiting 8 backblaze 6 backboard 33 backboards 3 backbody 2 backbone 521

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaditya 23 aardman 23 abbo 23 aberg 23 aboitiz 23 abovementioned 23

Corpus analysis for Backbenches

  • In this selection, "backbenches" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, own, parliament, tory and heath stand out and add context to how "backbenches" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include from his backbenches to choose and from the backbenches. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "backbenches" sits close to words such as aaditya, aardman and abbo, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with backbenches

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Resignation, backbenches and retirement At the Guadelupe Conference in 1979. (10 words)

Both men may now watch the next government from the backbenches. (11 words)

Returning to the backbenches, Heath became an active critic of Thatcher's policies. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

Among those who spoke from the backbenches in support of Ms Braverman was Sir Edward Leigh, who told his fellow MPs: “All this moral outrage is ludicrous that a minister asked her private office about something and she takes their advice. (41 words)

Callaghan remained Leader of the Labour Party until November 1980, to reform the process by which the party elected its leader, before returning to the backbenches where he remained until he was made a life peer as Baron Callaghan of Cardiff. (41 words)

The 70-year-old Corbyn presents himself today much as he did when he was a little known politician on the backbenches of Parliament: as a slightly rumpled figure battle-hardened by decades of jousting against capitalism and big business. (40 words)

Example sentences (19)

Among those who spoke from the backbenches in support of Ms Braverman was Sir Edward Leigh, who told his fellow MPs: “All this moral outrage is ludicrous that a minister asked her private office about something and she takes their advice.

In a blow to Yousaf’s efforts at unity, she turned him down and will return to the backbenches.

It had been widely expected that Hunt would use the statement to announce tax cuts, with him and Sunak having come under pressure from their own backbenches in recent months over the tax burden.

Kate Forbes has rejected a job offer from Scotland's new first minister Humza Yousaf and will return to the backbenches after.

Personally, I will miss you in government and I know you will be of huge benefit to our backbenches, within our great party, and will remain a source of counsel for many, myself included.

The former home secretary, who has been an occasional Government critic from the backbenches, is named in relation to comments on GB News on March 16.

With Mr Raab now set to take a seat back in the backbenches, he stressed that the number of complaints made was 15, not 24.

His suspension and eventual expulsion marked a gradual fall from grace after what many felt was an incredible rise up the Labour ranks following years on the backbenches.

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But political consultant Bill Tieleman says Horgan has lots of new and familiar faces from his backbenches to choose from as he puts together his inner team.

Mr Sunak also faced scrutiny from his own backbenches over why hospitality was being showered with support while gyms, which remain closed, were not.

But Ms. Patel was effectively sacked by Theresa May, forcing her to the Parliament backbenches from where she continued to voice her criticism of Ms. May’s Brexit plan.

It was a cheap shot and showed just how shallow she really is, but it got a cheer from the backbenches which is what it was designed to do.

The 70-year-old Corbyn presents himself today much as he did when he was a little known politician on the backbenches of Parliament: as a slightly rumpled figure battle-hardened by decades of jousting against capitalism and big business.

They are expected to join the ranks of vocal rebels on the Tory backbenches.

And since returning to the backbenches she has posted a series of messages on her social media account lashing her critics.

Both men may now watch the next government from the backbenches.

Callaghan remained Leader of the Labour Party until November 1980, to reform the process by which the party elected its leader, before returning to the backbenches where he remained until he was made a life peer as Baron Callaghan of Cardiff.

Resignation, backbenches and retirement At the Guadelupe Conference in 1979.

Returning to the backbenches, Heath became an active critic of Thatcher's policies.

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Common combinations with backbenches

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "backbenches" in a sentence?
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What does "backbenches" mean?
Backbenches means: plural of backbench
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