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In that situation, a court may stop your ex-husband from going back on his word.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

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 ● Jul. 17, 2026

And they don’t even try to justify going back on their word.

From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026

Beyoncé is going back on tour — this time with her ambitious country project, “Cowboy Carter.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025

“No animal likes to be cooped up too long. Your father and me are going back on the hill to clean the leaves out of the spring.”

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck


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