rear
Example Sentences
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Three years later she gladly accepted her nomination as rear commodore.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The British suffered heavy casualties—including the death of Braddock—and might well have taken even more damage had Washington not mustered a rear guard and led a fighting retreat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
Andretti was penalized for missing the drivers’ meeting, however, and sent from the No. 9 starting position to the rear of the field.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Still clutching the beaker I pounded down the five steps and through the rear door of the shop.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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