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He has walked 47% of the distance he has covered so far at this World Cup, the highest percentage of any outfield player at the tournament.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a Green Card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported.
From Barron's ● May 30, 2026
Ferrari’s chief designer, Flavio Manzoni, said in the same interview that the Luce isn’t the first-time the carmaker has walked back on a commitment not to pursue a segment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
And Morgan Stanley has walked back the promise of transfers to the home offices, prompting several other analysts to quit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Do all the preaching and praying you want but no need to do it for me. new playmates Beautiful brown dolls come from New York City, fancy stores my mother has walked into.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
