backwards
Example Sentences
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“It was obviously not ideal, him throwing his last bullpen and going backwards, essentially,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
"I never realised our laws were so backwards," said Jessie, who is in her 30s.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
That is the oldest truth about masculinity there is, and we have somehow arrived at a moment where a truck company has to remind us of it by getting it exactly backwards.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
There are several reasons why this would be a step backwards.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
She shoved the dragon’s face backwards, then grabbed Ivan by the arm and pulled him into the barn behind her.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
