backbone

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Nvidia’s graphics processing units have been the backbone of AI development thus far, but central processing units are having a moment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Trucking is the backbone of the U.S. supply chain, responsible for hauling more than 70% of domestic goods, or more than 10 billion tons annually, according to the American Trucking Associations External link.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The escalation came after Israel struck the backbone of Iran’s energy industry-the giant South Pars gas field that Iran shares with Qatar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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 • Mar. 15, 2026

As far as a compass and ruler could tell him, both sets of base pairs neatly fitted into the backbone configuration.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson