as in in back of
at, to, or toward the rear of
the equipment shed is a concrete structure back of the school
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With opening day barely a week away, most of the phenoms and prospects have seen their big-league uniforms shoved in the back of the closet.
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John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The victim, at various points, swung at Lee-Roberts and punched her in the back of the head, prosecutors said.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Winners in Georgia have 180 days from the draw date to claim prize money and are encouraged to sign the back of their ticket, the lottery said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Court records say Grissom was riding a motorcycle by himself without a helmet as an 8-year-old and hit a concrete surface, knocking him unconscious and requiring 18 stitches to the back of his head.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
The victim, at various points, swung at Lee-Roberts and punched her in the back of the head, prosecutors said.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
Winners in Georgia have 180 days from the draw date to claim prize money and are encouraged to sign the back of their ticket, the lottery said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Court records say Grissom was riding a motorcycle by himself without a helmet as an 8-year-old and hit a concrete surface, knocking him unconscious and requiring 18 stitches to the back of his head.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Back of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/back%20of. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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