back saw
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Then he took a step back, saw there were opportunities as well as threats and used the technology to generate a whole new Afrobeats album in his studio on the outskirts of Lagos.
From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2023
“I looked back, saw it was just me and a lineman,” McMillan said of his mindset when scooping the fumble.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
Throughout the decade, the anti-racist fight back saw British Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus working together.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2022
White said he left the window for a few minutes, and when he came back, saw three officers wrestling with Blake.
From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2020
When I stopped the sled and picked up the hat he looked back, saw me put the hat on my head, and—I swear—smiled.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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