backstreet
Britishnoun
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a street in a town remote from the main roads
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(modifier) denoting illicit activities regarded as likely to take place in such a street
a backstreet abortion
Example Sentences
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Sphere, meanwhile, has upcoming residencies from Kenny Chesney beginning in June, Backstreet Boys in July and Carin León in September.
From Los Angeles Times
“Star Search” once helped discover stars like Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys and Beyoncé.
From Los Angeles Times
The original show aired from 1983 to 1995 and platformed artists like a 10-year-old Spears and the Backstreet Boys.
From Los Angeles Times
At the Milan ice rink, the millennial generation had a blast with 1990s music from Ricky Martin, George Michael, the Spice Girls and the Backstreet Boys.
From Barron's
Which is why the Olympic rink has been invaded by George Michael, the Backstreet Boys and enough Ricky Martin to turn Milan’s dolce vita into la vida loca.
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