move backwards
Example Sentences
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He said that share prices seem to bake in that the company will move backwards rather than progress toward this benchmark.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
The senator said it is her view that “if we’re not actively working on ways to improve our elections, then we’ll move backwards and we’re just asking for trouble.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
“If, psychologically, you need a month to get prepared to move backwards, you should get ready for the possibility.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
“Many other states are now seeing significant increases in cases, hospitalizations and intensive-care bed usage. And they’re being forced to move backwards and stay at home. That’s not the story in Illinois.”
From Washington Times ● Jun. 25, 2020
Wriggling his body, Matthias started to move backwards.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
