back and forth
Example Sentences
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In a back-and-forth high-scoring affair Thursday night, the Lakers led by 13 points in the second quarter before the Charlotte Hornets rallied to build a 15-point lead in the third quarter.
From Los Angeles Times
With all this in mind, Ofcom's investigation could take time, and a lot of back-and-forth – testing the patience of both politicians and the public.
From BBC
Edward Meir, analyst at Marex, said the latest “back-and-forth illustrates the nervousness investors feel about any intimidating tactics being lodged against the Fed’s independence,” but added that the reaction might have been worse if Powell’s term as chair wasn’t already ending in May.
From MarketWatch
Back-and-forth the game went in the fourth quarter,, with the Lakers and Grizzlies taking turns delivering in tense moments.
From Los Angeles Times
He was engaging in the typical back-and-forth that occurs on document subpoenas when he suddenly reversed course on his pledge to give Evan more time.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
