backwards

Example Sentences

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Russell's quick restart caught them off guard with the ball bouncing backwards into the grateful arms of Darcy Graham who went over for the try.

From Barron's

As the Iranian motorcade left, demonstrators shouted "terrorists!" and surged forward throwing objects, with the police swiftly shoving them -- and the reporters behind -- backwards, as some tumbled over in the melee.

From Barron's

He is the guy with the back pack and hose, shuffling backwards down the sheet inside the near-empty Cortina Curling Stadium, spraying plumes of water into the air.

From BBC

However, a switch in ski events refers to skiing backwards and looking over your shoulders, primarily used for freestyle competitions.

From BBC

"In that sense, for me in my personal career, it almost felt like I'd taken a step backwards," he said.

From BBC