Explore Backs through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Backs in a sentence
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Backs meaning
- plural of back
- The backyard of the University.
Using Backs
- The main meaning on this page is: plural of back | The backyard of the University.
- In the example corpus, backs often appears in combinations such as: running backs, defensive backs, the backs.
Context around Backs
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.6 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 12 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Backs
- In this selection, "backs" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.6 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, running, defensive, full, coach, receivers and jordan stand out and add context to how "backs" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include all full backs who overlap, and defensive backs to the, running backs and defensive backs. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "backs" sits close to words such as announcing, knights and sudan, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with backs
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
On the running backs: "I'm excited to see the running backs. (12 words)
Backs The backs are generally smaller, faster and more agile than the forwards. (13 words)
Half-backs The half-backs consist of two positions, the scrum-half and the fly-half. (16 words)
A particular highlight was Carragher’s choice to go with a 3-2-4-1 set-up with no full-backs or wing-backs, but while there was plenty of overlap in chosen starters, some curious changes were brought up. (40 words)
Q. Did you get any kind of reaction from other running backs or other coaches since you’ve had success at that elite level with two running backs, that this is kind of a home for runners? (37 words)
Or the really wacked-out thought that all conspiracies take place behind our backs since they can’t take place in front of our backs since our backs are back and not front. (33 words)
Q. Did you get any kind of reaction from other running backs or other coaches since you’ve had success at that elite level with two running backs, that this is kind of a home for runners? (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
Or the really wacked-out thought that all conspiracies take place behind our backs since they can’t take place in front of our backs since our backs are back and not front.
A former defensive backs coach, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin hasn’t exactly gained the best reputation for drafting defensive backs under his watch.
BYU spent a dozen years on the outside looking in, while supplying quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, linebackers, linemen and defensive backs to the NFL.
Recruiting never sleeps and neither does Texas running backs coach Tashard Choice when it comes to his pursuit of elite backs all over the country.
The Aztecs also graduated starting running backs Jordan Byrd and Chance Bell, though depth remains in the running backs room.
A particular highlight was Carragher’s choice to go with a 3-2-4-1 set-up with no full-backs or wing-backs, but while there was plenty of overlap in chosen starters, some curious changes were brought up.
Murray was the running backs coach for in 2019 and has been Oklahoma's running backs coach since 2020.
On the season, Fields has faced man coverage on 44.2% of drop-backs and zone on 55.8% of drop-backs.
And the running backs can create mismatches (power run when the defense plays pass, but the running backs can catch passes if the defense plays run).
On the running backs: "I'm excited to see the running backs.
This is the quality of the full backs at Sundowns, we have Tebogo Langerman, Thapelo Morena, and Lyle Lakay, all full backs who overlap.
Q. Did you get any kind of reaction from other running backs or other coaches since you’ve had success at that elite level with two running backs, that this is kind of a home for runners?
Tackling has also been an issue for the defensive backs, but they’ve also been made to tackle running backs downfield far more often than they should.
The contract extensions received this offseason confirmed that running backs aren’t truly classified as running backs anymore.
Wing-backs Alonso and Victor Moses barely troubled the opposition full-backs, while playmakers Fabregas and Eden Hazard were both replaced only 13 minutes into the second half.
Another distinction between the backs and the forwards is that the backs are expected to have superior kicking and ball handling skills, especially the fly-half, scrum-half and full-back.
Backs The backs are generally smaller, faster and more agile than the forwards.
Half-backs The half-backs consist of two positions, the scrum-half and the fly-half.
Solid backs and sides can also contribute to a pleasant sound, although laminated sides and backs are acceptable alternatives, commonly found in mid-level guitars (in the range of US$300–$1000).
According to TechCrunch, that is the only "publicly disclosed cash contribution" that backs up Musk's financial ties to OpenAI.
Phrases with backs
These phrases have their own page with example sentences containing the full combination:
Common combinations with backs
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- running backs 51×
- defensive backs 19×
- the backs 19×
- their backs 19×
- backs and 13×
- backs coach 11×
- backs of 11×
- backs in 10×
- backs on 8×
- backs to 7×