astern
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Sainz, Leclerc and Perez were running line astern from lap 23, straight after the Mexican's pit stop.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2023
On the oval track at Alexandria’s Edison High School, they raced in the mile, 100, 200, 400 and 800-meter events — all facing astern.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2022
Observing the usual ceremony, the cars were rolled to the grid in line astern by white-overalled mechanics.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 29, 2020
Halfway between New Zealand and Cape Horn, he was on the deck when a huge wave came from astern and broke over the boat.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2019
The flow was less strong and as he rubbed the side of his hand against the planking of the skiff, particles of phosphorus floated off and drifted slowly astern.
From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
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