back and forth

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Socolow and Pacala, the authors of “Wedges” and the new center’s co-directors, not only discussed ideas with the company but, in a departure from academic norms, passed drafts back and forth and welcomed extensive feedback.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Scientists found that it turns end-over-end once every 10.5 days while also rocking back and forth around its long axis once every 26.5 days.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

He works with the Vera C Rubin telescope in Chile, and can sometimes spend weeks sending data back and forth to supercomputers in the US.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

There are software tools that run the calculations back and forth until they converge on an answer for a given person’s circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

A gathering of the yellow birds landed on Leigh’s shoulder and chirped back and forth.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova