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The list includes a few graduate students or redshirt seniors who would have to win petitions from the NCAA to have another year of eligibility, such as Saili, Talley, defensive end Justus Boone and tailback AJ Green, who played two stints at Arkansas.
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
But to protect themselves, the Dolphins added a fourth tailback Friday, poaching Donovan Edwards from Washington’s practice squad.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Bass, who as a young man played a year as a tailback for the Utah State Aggies, was fascinated by the program, and its coach, Anthony Barnes.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Lost in the pain of the Broncos' win streaks dying was another decent night from rookie tailback RJ Harvey.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
But to protect themselves, the Dolphins added a fourth tailback Friday, poaching Donovan Edwards from Washington’s practice squad.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Bass, who as a young man played a year as a tailback for the Utah State Aggies, was fascinated by the program, and its coach, Anthony Barnes.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
Lost in the pain of the Broncos' win streaks dying was another decent night from rookie tailback RJ Harvey.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailback
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Drawing from much more than the caustic hardcore the group have made their name on, Man Bites Dog throws jock jams, late-aughts electro-pop, and industrial into a huge Margaritaville-sized blender.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Best Way To Store Opened Jam While unopened jars of jam can be safely stored in a cool, dry cupboard or pantry, opened jars should always be refrigerated.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help with nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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The projects’ goal is to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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According to him, real-world deployment is a key step to removing the practical and technological bottlenecks that humanoids face today.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Government procurement bottlenecks add further friction, delaying nearly 40% of major health projects.—
Abrar Mir,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The one-time Sacramento State All-American linebacker was stuck in the snarl of rush-hour traffic in Southern California, his car inching along while his heart and mind were racing.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Oklahomans are bracing for what could be the most impactful storm of winter, set to bring a combination of snow, ice and frigid weather, which forecasters warn could knock out power and snarl travel for days as freezing temperatures persist.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Tailback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailback. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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