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back run

American  

noun

  1. a period during which a particular process, as the flow of materials in manufacturing, is reversed.

  2. 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

Boise State has seen a running back run for at least 1,000 yards in 10 straight seasons.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2019

"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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