step back

Example Sentences

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"Sometimes it's nice to take a step back from always being the one making decisions and simply enjoy feeling feminine and being looked after."

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

As volatility surged, individual investors took a step back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Taking a step back and looking at initial public offerings and public equity markets versus privates, I think it’s fair to say that somewhere along the line, we’ve lost our way.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

I step back, brushing the tears from my face.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron