rearward

Example Sentences

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Shifting the center of mass rearward dramatically improved the Corvette’s balance and hotshot acceleration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Looked at from above, the rearward tunnels form a kind of bathtub shape reminiscent of that used by Ferrari on their 2022 car, which reduces drag.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024

“The only conceivable alternative to the foregoing would be a situation in which the trigger was already pulled or held rearward while retracting the hammer to its full cock position.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

But after a few months of consistent rearward training, she said she was able to compete in those races with ease.

From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2022

Turning westward they came at length to a door in the rearward wall of the sixth circle.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien