backbone

Example Sentences

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My supermarket frequently runs 10-for-$10 deals on canned goods, which is essentially my signal to replenish the pantry backbone: black beans, chickpeas, navy beans, diced tomatoes.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“Public hospitals are the backbone of our healthcare system,” Ahrens said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Cottray, the Martinez’s general manager, with his crisp blue jacket and yellow patterned tie, could have stepped out of “The White Lotus,” where the GMs are often the backbone of the story line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"When we talk about Fatah, we're talking about the backbone of the Palestinian national movement, at least since the 1960s," says political analyst, Xavier Abu Eid, in Ramallah.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Despite the messy backbone, my pulse began to race.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson