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[bak] / bæk /


ADJECTIVE
from earlier time
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But even as the mayor’s initiative brings more people indoors, a growing number are winding up back on the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping had been scheduled to meet in Beijing around April 1, a summit that has been pushed back to mid-May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“We’re trying to end homelessness, not have people recycle back to homelessness,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“You’re thinking I can’t come back from any of the things I’ve done.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith