going back on
Example Sentences
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that Trump would hold Iran "accountable" for going back on its word, but said "he is always open to diplomacy at the very same time".
From Barron's β Jul. 17, 2026
And they don’t even try to justify going back on their word.
From Slate β Jun. 3, 2026
And Alice Weidel, one of the leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, accused Trump of going back on his campaign promises.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jan. 22, 2026
Then, on the day the radiators were supposed to be going back on, she said she returned home from work to find three of the rooms flooded.
From BBC β Jan. 15, 2026
“Later. I’m going back on patrol. I’ll take the east side.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
