back when
Example Sentences
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Some investors also decided they valued liquidity more than they thought, when they realized they may not be able to get their money back when they want it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
"Even every time I watch it back, when it gets to that point, I get, goosebumps," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
That was back when brands appealed to personality types.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
“I started the club back when fragrance’s popularity was still pretty niche, and now seeing it move into the mainstream is really exciting,” says Washington-Harmon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
‘He hates fast water. His pack was drowned in a flood. But he’ll be back when we’ve found a way to get above the falls.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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