had backtracked
- past perfect of backtrack.
Example Sentences
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Colombia had previously agreed to accept these passengers, according to CNN, but the government had backtracked because of how the deportees had been treated.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2025
In a separate letter to Brodie on Tuesday, lawyers hired this month by Malaysia's government said the United States had "backtracked" on its commitments regarding Ng's surrender.
From Reuters ● Sep. 5, 2023
Gill Travers, designated safeguarding lead at Cramlington Learning Village, told the hearing that when asked about the email, Charley had "backtracked" and said it was "more of a case of people not talking to her".
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2022
During a televised debate on Friday evening, Mr. Mordaunt came under renewed pressure on the issue, with one of her opponents, Kemi Badenoch, questioning whether she had backtracked on her earlier position.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2022
Angela had backtracked the ID to Marisol Wood, the sophomore who confided to Nicole at the tennis club that her parents were splitting up.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
