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[bak] / bæk /


ADJECTIVE
from earlier time
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Masino survived by unceremoniously casting aside her original plans in the wake of a customer and social-media revolt and focusing back on the brand’s core customers, a maneuver many CEOs struggle to pull off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“We’ve got to get back to scoring more goals,” Holland said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Which role would tempt her back to acting?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On its weekly chart, it broke above a bull-flag pivot of $170 in early April and has not looked back.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“You need to recover,” says Father, turning back toward the fire’s warmth.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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