be behind
Example Sentences
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Wealthy buyers—and their kids—could be behind the bump.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Plus, humans can call in sick or hit up against service limits that cap how many hours a day they can be behind the wheel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Kenny Milne, wearing number two, would be behind Sole.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The group ShinyHunters — which previously has claimed to be behind hacks of Ticketmaster and AT&T — is taking credit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
“I just—Nothing. About the firing on the camp...Octavian could be behind it, like magically or something. He didn’t want the Romans getting along with you guys.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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