backpedaling

Example Sentences

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With Rodrigo De Paul robbed on the center circle, the ball fell to Son, who was given too much time by backpedaling Miami defenders.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

There also may be some backpedaling as firms implement price increases in early 2026.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Some cited the invitation to Starbuck as another sign of what they view as SHRM’s backpedaling on DEI in response to growing pushback on the programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Thus commenced a deer-in-headlights freeze on AI garbage spewing, and some embarrassing public backpedaling by those who survived repeated rounds of layoffs.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024

“I didn’t mean that you were trying to get out of work, Gabe,” he says, backpedaling.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz