backward
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It’s time for federal investments in childcare to ensure we don’t take steps backward.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
In this approach, chemists begin with the final molecule they want and work backward to figure out simpler starting materials and possible reaction routes.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
He had two blocks, one in which he just raised up to swat a shot by Tari Eason in the third quarter while then falling down backward in the process.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
This time, the outfits were cool and more presentable: loose jeans, backward caps.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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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