Example sentences for: behind

How can you use “behind” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Because Eleanor, in her own patrician way, had behind her the authority of what our grandparents called the School of Hard Knocks.

  • They replaced the old small castles on high ground protected only by wooden stockades with large central fortresses out of range behind broad moats, surrounded by solid stone ramparts and earthworks strong enough to resist cannon fire.

  • So, before the toss, I dashed over to whisper in her ear that there were older ladies right behind her and to take care not to trip them.

  • en goes behind the mountains early, and supper always follows soon after sunset, usually around 6pm. With only kerosene lamps to keep away the dark, exhausted trekkers usually hea

  • In that respect, the SEC should reexamine the amount and targeting of its civil sanctions, its use of criminal statutes, and working effectively with the Department of Justice to put violators behind bars when appropriate.


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