Example Sentences

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Backdating a diploma that claims to be state-approved would thus be “fraudulent,” Grimberg said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Backdating often involved granting an “in-the-money” option, or an option with an exercise price lower than that day’s market price. 

From Forbes • Jun. 26, 2014

My partner in this numerical birthday extravaganza is Dr. Aziz Inan, who is a master at creating numeric curiosities involving dates, as he demonstrated in Some Light Number Music and Backdating.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2010

Backdating involves setting a stock option price at a date prior to the date the option is issued.

From Reuters • May 29, 2010

Backdating a document related to the sale of his Minneapolis condominium could constitute fraud.

From Time Magazine Archive