back saw

British

noun

a small handsaw stiffened along its upper edge by a metal section

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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

Liverpool’s fight back saw Forest goalkeeper Dean Henderson palm away a Trent Alexander-Arnold header in the final 10 minutes.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2022

Throughout the decade, the anti-racist fight back saw British Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus working together.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2022

Perry didn’t throw a single pass all day, although on several plays he dropped back, saw an opening and took off — often for long gains.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2019

Then Ivan looked back, saw they weren’t being chased, and slowed.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

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