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British team-mate Jade O'Dowda is close behind, in 12th, after following up a 13.21-second run in the 100m hurdles by clearing 1.71m in the high jump.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
While ABC fell behind the other broadcasters in the late 90s and early 2000s, ESPN—powered by its huge basket of exclusive sports rights and its electric “SportsCenter” highlights show—became the most valuable property in television.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"This is exciting new evidence that something catastrophic happened at Neptune that completely destroyed its original satellites, and we're getting to see the fingerprints left behind by that process."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Taylor Detector can tell me who is behind the package.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Maggie fumbles one-handed for a light switch, but the screech of metal on metal opens a gap behind her, illuminating the concrete walls of the cellar.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Jaramillo danced with such energy that his pants ripped while he and the others scooted across the stage on their behinds, drawing delighted shrieks from the hometown crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
"It is the first moment that separates our heads from our behinds."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2024
Research published Thursday in the journal Science suggests they feed their hatchlings a milk-like substance too, but from their behinds.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
Owen took Green out of the Buick, cuffed his hands behinds his back and then seated him in the front passenger seat of a police cruiser, according to police records.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2023
They blocked the alley so that Victor had to push past their large behinds.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
