running back
Americannoun
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running backs
plural
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The Chargers’ running back corps, led by Hampton, also features trustworthy options in veterans Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
San Clemente did suffer a concerning injury to running back Colin Granite, who was being evaluated on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
On Malvarrosa, there was no room for another blanket, another fire, another wet body running back from the sea.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
My friends and I were there to see the great running back Ernie Davis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
He comes running back with a big smile.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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