Example Sentences

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Tasneem Manjra, a troop leader in California, said it looks like the Girl Scouts are backtracking because they were called out.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024

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

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