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back end

[bak end] / ˈbæk ˈɛnd /






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So for a traditional IRA, you pay taxes on the back end.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

That's not to say Derek isn't a top-level opponent - he is - but age-wise and fight-wise, he's at the back end with a lot of miles on the clock.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Key back end software from companies like SAP and Oracle run on these systems, and replacing these x86 servers could be a place where Arm AGI CPU could find success.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

What seems inevitable is that AI will increasingly shape the back end of live music — streamlining workflows, reducing costs and organizing data.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Then it made a squeaking sound from its back end.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan