back when
Example Sentences
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He harangues referees and reporters and doesn’t hold back when communicating with his players.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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
“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
“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
Of course there was the one time, not at school, at a family reunion, back when Frank and Byrd and Axel were one big happy.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
