back burner
Example Sentences
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Right now, with all the discussion about the new rules, and the more entertaining racing this year, this particular topic is on the back burner.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
But Epstein talk has definitely been on the back burner in recent weeks, with the war in Iran especially taking precedence.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
Raj: Our personal lives were completely on the back burner for three years before this year.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
The Dayforce study comes as Americans grapple with higher housing, healthcare, transportation and childcare costs — all immediate needs that can push retirement savings to the back burner.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025
Guilt, like pudding, began bubbling on the back burner.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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