back line
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Both Anderson and Bellingham were dragged towards Martin Baturina who dropped deep, which opened up space in the back line between Reece James and Ezri Konsa.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Pochettino’s preferred formation uses a three-man back line but he has no one on the roster who can match Richards as the anchor, defensive organizer and playmaker during buildups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
The U.S., which hasn’t posted a clean sheet since September, has become an error-prone mess on defense, with Pochettino’s wide, attack-minded approach revealing a structural fragility that has left the Americans’ thin back line exposed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
Soon after, Smith scored his third Super League try of the season in impressive fashion, as he wrongfooted the Saints back line to race through.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
“Hang them overalls on the back line, now.”
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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