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
At restaurants, I tried to snag a seat with my back against the wall.
From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024
One, who didn’t want to be filmed, speaks to us while crouched on the floor with his back against the wall.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024
USC also tackled far better and made key stops with its back against the wall.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024
Tucker leaned back against the wall outside the cafeteria.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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