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

“For a lot of moves that we do in freight, like moving back and forth from two points that are only a few miles apart, electric is a really great technology,” Cohen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

“So JB and Hodge and Gary can zip back and forth through time?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix