back row
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Fiji's back row, containing the 30-plus trio of Peceli Yato, Lekima Tagitagivalu and Levani Botia, could not make such a great nuisance of themselves.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Ferrell said later that he was glad to be in the back row because it meant nobody behind him got sauced.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
In the back row sat several supporters of Concannon and Chavez, including a Torrance police officer in full uniform.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Loughborough Lightning's 19-year-old Haineala Lutui, who has mainly been deployed in the back row for her club, came off the bench to make her debut as Talling's replacement.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
That meant sticking me in the back row with all the kids who didn’t take lessons over the summer, never practiced at home, didn’t come early for extra rehearsal.
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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