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backbone

noun as in strength of character

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noun as in spinal column of vertebrate

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“He’s testing his strength and if anyone in his party has the backbone to oppose him.”

He has pledged to deport millions of undocumented immigrants — the backbone of the U.S. labor market.

The backbone of the cuisine, what we do, is traditional flavors.

Their conversation forms the backbone of “Martha,” which portrays Stewart as a woman of many contradictions.

Small businesses are often described as the backbone of the Welsh economy and many are concerned about moves to increase employer’s NI contributions.

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