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back history

American

[bak his-ter-ee, bak his-tree] / ˈbæk ˈhɪs tər i, ˈbæk ˈhɪs tri /

noun

plural

back histories

backstory.

Example Sentences

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So, inevitably, given its back history of numerous removals in the past, the security profile is extremely high for the building.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

The recovery of the river has also helped bring back history and culture to the tribe, and the surrounding Port Angeles community.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023

It’s always interesting to push back history as far as we can, and it has a bearing on how we study culture and wider phenomena.

From Scientific American • May 18, 2023

They would also have to beat back history.

From New York Times • Oct. 22, 2016

I am inclined to back history against prophecy in this matter.

From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott

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