back run
Americannoun
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a period during which a particular process, as the flow of materials in manufacturing, is reversed.
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Australian. a tract of dry land in the public domain used as an auxiliary pasture by owners of adjacent private property.
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Letting the Pac-12’s best running back run free was one thing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2023
“If somebody moved their foot the wrong way,” he said, “it was, ‘run it back, run it back.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2022
I am a big Husky fan, but so far the running game looks horrible and against Michigan I saw the running back run through the line standing straight up, instead of putting his head down.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2021
"Winning definitely builds confidence, this round is about getting my legs ready. I'll come back, run fast and get ready for the finals," Harrison said afterwards.
From Reuters ● Aug. 11, 2017
Milkman stared at his friend and then let the spasm he had been holding back run through him.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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