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[bak] / bæk /


ADJECTIVE
from earlier time
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“I’m going to sit in your meetings, I’m going to learn as much as I can…My ask back is just some reciprocity: that you be willing to listen to me.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

“There’s a personal incentive in intervention work to make amends for bad things you’ve done, give back, but there’s also the desire to not ever get arrested or go to jail or prison again.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

You’ve earned a break from the news, but I promise we’ll be back in your inbox on Monday with more.

From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026

The injuries to Baloucoune, who departed in the 58th minute, and Hansen, who continued after receiving treatment, will be particularly concerning after the performance of Farrell's back three.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

His injury is not at the back of his head in the cerebellum or at the bottom of the brain near the brain stem.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman


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