back burner
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Investors, soothed by a lowering of tensions between the U.S. and China, have put trade worries on the back burner.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Combining SpaceX and Tesla was also reportedly floated by Musk and his executives — but that could be put on the back burner.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026
Tesla has shown how tough it is to build a business around an affordable EV by putting its own affordable vehicle plans on the back burner.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
How does your office decide what’s worthy of a suit and what goes on the back burner?
From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025
On the back burner, a pan of polenta simmered and popped.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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