back line
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Unlike much of the group stage, Sunday’s game was a sloppy, sleepy affair, with South Africa relying on some heroic play from its back line to keep the game even.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
What we can't live with is if there's gaps in the back line and with runners in behind.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
In the second half, instead of looking to press the entire back line of Croatia, England appeared to angle their press, forcing them towards one side.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
As a big, mobile and physical central defender who had played at the top levels of European club soccer, he was just what the U.S. needed on its back line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Every few minutes you turned to look at them, and if you saw one of them moving the offender had to retire to the back line and begin again.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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