rear
Example Sentences
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The Church, in this narrative, was a rear guard, fighting a losing battle against the inevitable disenchantment of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Ferrari describes its new electric vehicle as a "glass house", with headlights that are invisible when switched off, and a rear end reminiscent of famous models such as the 360 Modena.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
And Verstappen, struggling with a car he said was "jumping" at the rear, was just 0.101secs clear of tea-mate Hadjar.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge MP called the spider an "incredibly clean, ruthless killer" who was "absolutely fascinating to rear".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
A few kids chased one another with sticks and clacked on roller skates at the rear of the pavilion.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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