backwards

Example Sentences

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There are several reasons why this would be a step backwards.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 10, 2026

“Studio people were bending over backwards to make all these promises that would never happen in the past,” Lee said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

The kind of courage and self-knowledge that it must have taken to sort of go backwards.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

“In the near term, we anticipate the release of FY27 outlook commentary, which we expect to demonstrate a step backwards in terms of production, cash costs and free cash-flow,” it says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

The young mouse moved steadily backwards away from the talons.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques