backward

Example Sentences

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By tracing its path backward over billions of years, they determined that the star originated in the Large Magellanic Cloud before eventually being pulled into the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Instead, they appear to be going backward at the worst possible time, dropping seven of their last 10 games and nine of 14 since Smith replaced Jim Hiller behind the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

But you can’t make money by looking backward.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

This brief says that’s entirely backward: To preserve American values, we must accept and embrace immigrants, and ensure that their offspring are fully American from the moment of birth.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

A young woman walked backward at the head of them, waving everyone forward.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste