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

Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic did not hold back when asked about his feelings on where the furore surrounding Southampton's activities left his own side.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“That’s what everybody’s doing, because they have to … We’re all trying to figure out these ways to pay people back when we’re not making money.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Antonio Villaraigosa’s closing remarks made a mantra out of “Dream with me,” a slogan he used back when he was L.A. mayor — that was 13 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

With them were a handful of government officials—the same government officials who should have known a lot more about what Wall Street firms were doing, back when they were doing it.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis