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Despite the departure of veteran tailbacks Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr., the Dolphins running back room didn’t get any smaller.
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
The Dolphins have exhibited an emphasis in improving the run game around speedy tailback De’Von Achane.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
His 1,499 scrimmage rushing and receiving yards in 2024 were the third most by a tailback in franchise history, trailing only Ricky Williams’ 2002 (2,216) and 2003 seasons (1,723).
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Panthers tailback LeSean McCoy ran for 148 yards on 38 carries, while WVU’s Steve Slaton and Pat White managed just 52 yards on 23 carries, with White injuring his thumb late in the first half.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
The Dolphins have exhibited an emphasis in improving the run game around speedy tailback De’Von Achane.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
His 1,499 scrimmage rushing and receiving yards in 2024 were the third most by a tailback in franchise history, trailing only Ricky Williams’ 2002 (2,216) and 2003 seasons (1,723).
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Panthers tailback LeSean McCoy ran for 148 yards on 38 carries, while WVU’s Steve Slaton and Pat White managed just 52 yards on 23 carries, with White injuring his thumb late in the first half.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailback
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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Automated chatbots like Olivia are supposed to streamline applications, assess candidates, and remove human bottlenecks.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Chip bottlenecks, power shortages, and public concerns are also barriers to mass AI adoption.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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The single, meanwhile, is ushered in with a gripping bass line and an undercurrent of keyboards until Osbourne makes his grand vocal entrance, all sneers and snarls.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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From her audacious breakout piece Propped (1992) –a self-portrait that snarls at convention—to her recent abstract experiments, the show underscores Saville’s ability to oscillate between flesh and feeling.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Tailback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailback. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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