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'are the backbone of' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it for when you want to describe the importance of a certain thing (or group of things) to a system, organization, or other entity. For example: "Volunteers are the backbone of our community organization."
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Spices are the backbone of my cookery.
Beans are the backbone of the dish.
"Supermercados," he said, "are the backbone of our communities".
Bazaars are the backbone of the country's traditional economy.
"Good relationships are the backbone of my business".
"They are the backbone of the event," Finn said.
"Faith-based organizations are the backbone of Bridgeport," he said.
Tribes are the backbone of the Hashemite monarchy in Jordan.
Loyal employees are the backbone of any solid corporation.
"They are the backbone of the vote up here".
After all, small businesses are the backbone of American employment.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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