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turn back

VERB
backpedal
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VERB
backtrack
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"If I could turn back the clock, of course, I would take a different decision."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Before I weigh in on this as a mathematician, let’s turn back to Stanford.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

Asked if Trump would turn back to signing a revised executive order later, the White House referred Barron’s to Trump’s Oval Office comments.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Well, one could ask for James to turn back time, but he’s already done that this spring.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Just before we leave, though, I turn back to Kumu Maka.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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