Backs
Passes
Both words in one sentence
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He was decades ahead of his time; playing in an era where teams relied primarily on running backs and passes were usually only thrown out of desperation.
- He also subverts Can't Act Perverted Toward a Love Interest, as he shamelessly makes passes at Garnet the entire game, though he backs off slightly when he realizes he's actually in love with her.
Source: Chivalrous Pervert -
However, as he passes out, he accidentally puts the car in reverse and backs through the garage door his father has just repaired.
Source: Film / Better Off Dead
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