back line
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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City's makeshift back line struggled to keep United at bay all afternoon and would have been embarrassed but for the brilliance of Donnarumma in goal.
From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026
Vanney also wants to add depth on the back line and in the midfield.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025
As admirable as it was of him to relentlessly press the opposing back line, the fans didn’t pay to watch him run and run and run.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2025
They love the offloading game, and they've got very good athletes in the forward pack and also in the back line.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
“Hang them overalls on the back line, now.”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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