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backslide

[bak-slahyd] / ˈbækˌslaɪd /


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How did public health backslide so hard that it undid decades of progress—and is there any hope we can get back on track?

From Slate • Jul. 11, 2025

As someone who has spent a fair chunk of their adult life being probably too concerned with the proper lighting for every occasion, I can’t stand to see this backslide go any further.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

We expect a noticeable backslide in State College — and mounting pressure on coach James Franklin.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Rodgers is an excellent example of the backslide.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2024

People who are willing to serve and sacrifice rarely backslide.

From Heart Talks by Naylor, Charles Wesley




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