back pass
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Inexplicably, Guehi under hit a back pass which Barry latched on to to score.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Zubimendi's woefully under-hit back pass was seized on by Mbeumo, who glided around Arsenal keeper David Raya to fire home.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Just before halftime, Current goalkeeper Adrianna Franch received a back pass from her defender, which slid under her foot for an own goal to get the Red Stars within 3-2.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023
Fulham took an early lead when Saka misplayed a back pass, sending Andreas Pereira through on goal with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale stranded well outside his area.
From Washington Times • Aug. 26, 2023
Wigs in three divisions of loops at the back pass by, wigs in long queues, wigs in back and side bobs.
From English Costume by Calthrop, Dion Clayton
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