back and forth
Example Sentences
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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.
Instead of a collaboration, the back-and-forth culminated in Bartlett’s Total90 suing Nike for trademark infringement in November.
But kids can’t have a back-and-forth conversation with the teddy bear like with other AI toys.
From Los Angeles Times
Imprisoned in the camps shortly after winning silver at the World Championships in 1939, Ehrlich was renowned for a record-breaking competitive volley that lasted over two hours, a back-and-forth so relentless that the referee quit with a sore neck.
From Los Angeles Times
Emil admits there was some "back-and-forth" between the TV and gaming sides, especially earlier on.
From BBC
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