backbone

Example Sentences

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The corridor's backbone is the historic Benguela railway, which runs west to east from Lobito to the Congolese border.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Differential equations are the backbone of scientific modeling.

From Science Daily • May 6, 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

Following the death of their leader Yevgeni Prigozhin in 2023, most of the group's operations were taken over by the Russian defence ministry, which provided the backbone to the newly-created Africa Corps.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The words chosen for the banners were the backbone of the National Woman’s Party protest.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling