back pass
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Zubimendi's woefully under-hit back pass was seized on by Mbeumo, who glided around Arsenal keeper David Raya to fire home.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
Josko Gvardiol was quicker to the ball, but his headed back pass went over the onrushing City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to leave Garnacho with an open net to tap home.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024
The opener couldn't have come any easier for City as Khadija Shaw intercepted a mistimed Justine Vanhaevermaet back pass before firing into an open net.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2024
Aitana Bonmati swept the Spanish ahead before Switzerland equalised when Laia Codina, without looking up, hit a back pass past her own keeper and into the net from 10 yards inside her own half.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2023
Wigs in three divisions of loops at the back pass by, wigs in long queues, wigs in back and side bobs.
From English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop
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