backbone

Example Sentences

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Those dense, umami-packed centers become the backbone of the dressing.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

They know they are being sold to, but at the same time, these videos are entertainment and often form the backbone to their chats with friends.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

They are often dismissed as a punch line, but Roxane Gay explains why women’s book clubs are the backbone of a passionate literary culture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The company has reportedly become Maven's primary technology contractor, and its AI now forms the operational backbone of the program.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Was she a fool, then, or the backbone of a history?

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver