backdoor

Example Sentences

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“What they did was a backdoor move. They said, ‘we’ll just let everybody know we’re concerned,’ and that is enough to have stores kick you out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In 2024, the Journal reported that Dubai’s main state-owned bank closed some accounts held by Russian oligarchs and oil traders after U.S. officials pressed the U.A.E. to shut Moscow’s backdoor to the international financial system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The mega backdoor Roth won’t make you richer immediately, but it will allow your contributions to grow tax-free and to be withdrawn tax-free in retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

It was designed to prevent civil lawsuits from becoming backdoor appeals of criminal judgments.

From Slate • Jan. 8, 2026

Trip came down and hit Glen on a backdoor play and we were up by one.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers