are backtracking
- present progressive of backtrack.
Example Sentences
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But just a year later, many Wall Street firms are backtracking.
From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2022
Montgomery County, Maryland, will begin reopening its public pools and libraries starting Monday, pushing ahead with its phased reopening plans, unlike other parts of the country that are backtracking as they see more coronavirus cases.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 3, 2020
Both states are backtracking amid a crisis of rising hospitalizations and skyrocketing infection rates.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 26, 2020
Now, while some lawmakers are backtracking, others have stayed mum as the narrative rapidly shifts.
From Fox News ● Feb. 18, 2019
Some countries like Japan and Germany are shutting down nuclear power plants and are increasing their reliance on coal, Australia and Canada are backtracking too.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2017
