looking back

Example Sentences

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When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

With that in mind, we're going to be looking back.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Wilburn Jr.: Style, creativity, forever evolving, ever looking back, unapologetic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Some Ukrainian experts said that watching videos from Lebanon felt like looking back in time at their own war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

And I rush off, not looking back, sad to have lost Papá’s gift but grateful I still have the necklace.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar