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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

By the end of the day Sunday, the federation had backtracked, deleting the posts and saying that, going forward, it would display the official flag.

From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2022

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

Of course, she said to herself, he had been relieved of his duties and had backtracked the hunters to the kill.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George