back against the wall
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His words brought it all home again, and I sank down to sit with my back against the wall.
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Jonah leaned back against the wall, more relaxed than he’d been in hours.
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Nighthand staggered back against the wall.
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He pressed his back against the wall and stepped, feet turned out sideways, onto the ledge.
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Eddie leans the paddle back against the wall.
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