Definitions
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- noun Plural form of
backstroker .
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Examples
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The best backstrokers in the world are fellow U.S. swimmers Aaron Peirsol and Ryan Lochte, so Phelps will be able to measure at trials where he stands in those events.
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"I've been honored to be mentioned alongside the greatest backstrokers ever," says Lenny Krayzelburg, the just-retired four-time Olympic gold medalist.
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Hocking said the performance had confirmed she belonged among the world's best backstrokers, despite her initial doubts.
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All of the top backstrokers in the world are now swimming the 200m.
Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010
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"Hopefully now I can produce a top time in the 100m and give some of the top backstrokers in the world a bit of a fright."
Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010
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While Waugaman is one of the top backstrokers and individual medley swimmers in the state, Stoner is capable of making a run at a WPIAL medal in any number of events.
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All of the top backstrokers in the world are now swimming the 200m.
Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010
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"Hopefully now I can produce a top time in the 100m and give some of the top backstrokers in the world a bit of a fright."
Stuff.co.nz - Stuff 2010
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If I were the world record holders of these events (which I am not before you cry conspiracy theory) I would feel hard done by when there are backstrokers, breaststrokers and butterfly swimmers who are enjoying the benefits of inclusion and recognition far beyond what these
Rowan Simpson 2009
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"She could easily be in the top six of backstrokers, but she was someone who, like all of our swimmers, focuses on the team first and the individual second."
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