in back

phrase

: in an area at the back of something
The clerk brought out the item from the storeroom in back

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The city-state had tightened its policy in back to back in April and July, citing inflation risks due to higher energy prices. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Seconds later, Minchey walked into the end zone to give Kentucky its second overtime win in back-to-back weeks. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The beloved New Girl actor has starred in back to back projects like The Dink, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Give it Up and The Sun Never Sets. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 For the first time, the Panthers held their opponent to three points or fewer in back-to-back games. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in back

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“In back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20back. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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