backdoor
Example Sentences
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“The tools that people are using to present themselves in the best light possible are the same reason that companies are resorting to these backdoor references.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“There are some backdoor paths to closing the deal while still litigating with the states over their concerns. But there is no way to move forward without the sign-off from regulators in Europe.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
Not everyone follows the same code, which makes backdoor reference-checking a polarizing practice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Loyalty programs have really become backdoor laboratories for pricing,” she told the Post.
From Salon ● May 18, 2026
Mother walked straight out of the room, out the backdoor toward the kitchen.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
