backbone

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The headlines focus on apps, but the big money is flowing to agentic AI’s boring industrial backbone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

These materials were widely traded across long distances, forming the backbone of early European exchange networks.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

It’s the earnings narrative, however, that forms the backbone of Pinder’s investment strategy, outlined in his research note, “Bouncebackability.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

“Country music really is the backbone of America,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Francis’ grumbles did not disturb me, however, because further refining of our latest backbone without a solution to the bases would not represent a real step forward.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson