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Discover LudwigThe phrase "running back" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a type of player in American football, who usually receives handoffs from the quarterback. For example, "The team traded for a new running back to help solidify their offense."
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running back
verb
Present participle of run back
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"Running back," Swaniger said.
Dorsett was a running back.
Javarris James at running back?
As a running back!
Teammates elected the running back captain.
Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch has Skittles.
He plays middle linebacker and running back.
Running back Ray Rice took over another.
Running back Rajion Neal gained 104 yards.
As a third-down running back?
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