slide back
Example Sentences
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His grades have fluctuated wildly; he made the honor roll when the iPad was briefly removed, only to slide back as his school-day viewing surged to as much as 240 minutes in a single day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
“They do seem to slide back into their old habits.”
From Slate • Apr. 22, 2025
"As you climb, you go up two and slide back one. But it's worth it - they're absolutely beautiful from the top," he says.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2024
Too soft on the way up and you’ll slide back down with every step, making the climb a miserable slog.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023
People slide back to exes all the time.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
