step back

Example Sentences

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"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

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

Treasury yields took a step back as investors fretted about war-driven inflation while worrying about an economic slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

To understand how the U.S. arrived in this predicament, let’s take a step back.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

I take a step back, increasing the distance between him and me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam