backbone

Example Sentences

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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

They added: "Teachers and support staff are the backbone of our education system."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Arliss was screaming his head off, and here came the big dog with his wet fur rising along the ridge of his backbone, baying me like I was a panther.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson