How do you use Backline in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Backline in a sentence
Backline meaning
Alternative form of back line.
Using Backline
- The main meaning on this page is: Alternative form of back line.
- In the example corpus, backline often appears in combinations such as: the backline, backline and, their backline.
Context around Backline
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 6 middle, 10 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Backline
- In this selection, "backline" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 22.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, city, look, confirmed, incredibly, messi and allow stand out and add context to how "backline" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include are the backline replacements and behind a backline that deserves. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "backline" sits close to words such as aesthetically, apa and aqsa, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with backline
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Can new-look backline allow fewer goals? (7 words)
A rock steady figure who organises the backline incredibly well. (10 words)
Meslier was playing behind a backline that deserves credit, too. (10 words)
As he eluded the Orlando City backline, Messi stopped a pass from on his chest, dribbled a couple of yards near the edge of the 6-yard box and converted a shot that landed under the crossbar. (37 words)
One of the suggested reasons for his omission was that Udogie was accustomed to playing in a 3-5-2 as a wing-back, and was thus perhaps unfamiliar with the four-man backline Mancini relies on. (37 words)
Doku had frequently asked questions of the Cherries backline by cutting in from the left, but this time the Belgian played a one-two with Rodri to allow him a shooting chance inside the area. (35 words)
Can new-look backline allow fewer goals? (7 words)
Example sentences (20)
Apart from creative skills, he is known to be reliable when it comes to giving cover for the backline.
A rock steady figure who organises the backline incredibly well.
As he eluded the Orlando City backline, Messi stopped a pass from on his chest, dribbled a couple of yards near the edge of the 6-yard box and converted a shot that landed under the crossbar.
Can new-look backline allow fewer goals?
Casey’s leadership continues to grow by the week, and her marshalling of the backline into defensive positions was very impressive.
Celebrations didn’t last long as Clinton was met with a Patriot press, the backline was stressed again.
Colac Imperials have confirmed backline general Stewy McCann will play his first game in almost two months in Saturday’s preliminary final, while revealing the extent of Jett Price’s knee injury.
Defensively, the strength of the backline has long been obvious, with Zak Swanson absolutely outstanding as he continues to deputise for the suspended Joe Rafferty.
Doku had frequently asked questions of the Cherries backline by cutting in from the left, but this time the Belgian played a one-two with Rodri to allow him a shooting chance inside the area.
Her compatriot, Tosin Demehin who both formed part of the backline in the team last term was not listed for the game.
Lalpekhlua, who found the net on Sunday, exploited a gap in the visitors’ backline and smartly picked out an unmarked Ricky Meetei Haobam inside the box.
Liel Abada didn’t quite get hold of a cut-back near the penalty spot, and Matt O’Riley was denied by Robby McCrorie after driving through the Rangers backline.
Made to work in the middle of the park, but made life difficult for Chelsea’s number 10 and looked to protect the backline.
Maguire was signed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a bid to shore up backline.
Meslier was playing behind a backline that deserves credit, too.
One of the suggested reasons for his omission was that Udogie was accustomed to playing in a 3-5-2 as a wing-back, and was thus perhaps unfamiliar with the four-man backline Mancini relies on.
Our team has benefited from having hardworking outside backs and Julia is someone who will continue to keep that characteristic in our backline.
Paddy Patterson, Jack Crowley and Ben O’Connor are the backline replacements.
Powell also made two changes in the backline, welcoming back a fit-again Aphelele Fassi.
The Gippsland Power player has a good athletic profile and strong footy understanding, providing an air of calm to rebound the ball out of the backline.
Common combinations with backline
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the backline 40×
- backline and 8×
- their backline 7×
- his backline 5×
- backline in 4×
- backline that 4×
- our backline 4×
- backline of 4×
- backline as 4×
- city backline 3×