walk back
verb
walked back; walking back; walks back
US
: to retreat from or distance oneself from (a previously stated opinion or position)
… try not to say anything in the primary campaign that you might need to walk back in the general election.—
The Progressive Populist
The Progressive Populist… has tried to walk back his suggestion about Japan, in particular, claiming in recent days that he "never said" that the Asian nation should acquire nuclear weapons.—Julian Hattem
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Graham later walked back his comments, but Hurts and Brown seemed to determined to prove his original remarks wrong on Sunday.
—Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, after making inflation and the cost of groceries a key part of his campaign, Trump has begun to walk back some of his promises to lower prices.
—The Editors, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2024
However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
After that, Corcoran walked back home, sat down on the front porch and waited for police.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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Sam Joseph and, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, after making inflation and the cost of groceries a key part of his campaign, Trump has begun to walk back some of his promises to lower prices.
—The Editors, The Atlantic, 14 Dec. 2024
However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
After that, Corcoran walked back home, sat down on the front porch and waited for police.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Walk back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walk%20back. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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