back against the wall
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“People think we have our back against the wall when in fact the opportunity has never been greater,” Benioff said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
He leaned his head back against the wall and closed his eyes.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025
Wedged up against the goal line, with its back against the wall, USC stopped Minnesota once, then again, then a third time at the one-yard line.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2024
At restaurants, I tried to snag a seat with my back against the wall.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024
I didn't like having my back against the wall.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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