backward
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The incident took place on the night of 11 June in a village in Begusarai - a district that is officially recognised as one of India's most socially and economically backward.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Last week, a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute found that we’re moving backward on the issue of nuclear proliferation in pretty much every way.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
But after turning to catch the throw, he missed the base and stumbled backward into Reynolds, who tripped over Wrobleski’s extended left foot.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
He sees this failure clearly when he looks backward.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
As their footsteps retreated, I sagged backward against the cool stone in relief, only to stand back up abruptly as something dug into my back.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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