back burner

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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

Gold and silver prices fell early Wednesday after strong recent gains, with investors beginning to put geopolitical concerns on the back burner.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

How does your office decide what’s worthy of a suit and what goes on the back burner?

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

Parton has also put writing new music on the back burner following the death of her husband in March.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

On the back burner, a pan of polenta simmered and popped.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon