backslide

Example Sentences

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The landlocked Central Asian country was once seen as the most democratic in the region, but Japarov has been criticised for backsliding since he came to power after a revolution in 2020.

From Barron's

But the north African nation has since seen democratic backsliding and the re-imposition of aspects of authoritarian rule.

From BBC

Among the zaniness there’s an emotional arc, a dance of personal growth and backsliding, and depending on what the scene requires, he might be the dumbest guy in the room or the wisest.

From Los Angeles Times

For the sake of the larger profession of journalism, it's important for the mainstream press to resist the pressure to backslide.

From Salon

And he has been clashing with activists who have accused him of backsliding on his liberal approaches to crime, statehood for the District of Columbia, climate issues and immigration policy.

From New York Times