step back

Example Sentences

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To walk the campus is to step back in time — to the Eisenhower administration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Now that we have 100% of the club, we might need to take a step back to go forward at some point."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

After a sharp correction from recent highs, homebuilder stocks are beginning to stabilize as buyers step back into the group.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

When Isak decided to step back from the business in 2014, the founder expressed confidence in his son’s ability to step up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He takes one step back from Axel, then another.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers