backbone

Example Sentences

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Streisand highlighted Redford’s “backbone, on and off the screen,” speaking about his efforts to support the free press, protect the environment and encourage new voices through his Sundance Institute based in Utah.

From Los Angeles Times

"Bob had real backbone, on and off the screen," said Streisand.

From Barron's

It has been a backbone to the US military's air refuelling fleet, and allows combat aircraft to carry out longer missions without needing to land.

From BBC

These bonds create the backbone of countless substances including fuels, plastics and complex biological molecules.

From Science Daily

It has been a backbone to the US military's air refuelling fleet, and allow combat aircraft to carry out longer missions without needing to land.

From BBC