Sentence examples for backs to from inspiring English sources

England wanted backs to the wall yesterday.

Many witnesses turned their backs to avoid the grisliest moments.

The seats at the restaurant have backs to them.

We had them surrounded, cornered, their backs to the mosque.

Their team, with its backs to the wall, hung on.

— with their backs to us or their faces otherwise invisible.

They dance with their backs to her, squealing.

"The events of January put our backs to the wall.

It is a big challenge for centre-backs to try to stop him.

The Fed's decision means it cannot offer higher dividends and share buy-backs to investors.

"School support staff will be threatened and there will be cut-backs to the curriculum.