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as in to revert
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as in to backpedal
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Recent Examples of backtrack
The principles that were initially behind them are still vital, and backtracking on some of these initiatives could be problematic in the long run.
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Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is writing a prison diary.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Initially, there were no plans for refunds, but Spotify backtracked after buyers complained.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
But in February 2023 — on the night before the deal was supposed to receive final approval — the EDC backtracked, cancelled the procurement and launched an entirely new bidding process.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Yoon, a member of the conservative People Power Party, backtracked on his declaration within hours.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Megan Poinski, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Initially, there were no plans for refunds, but Spotify backtracked after buyers complained.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
But in February 2023 — on the night before the deal was supposed to receive final approval — the EDC backtracked, cancelled the procurement and launched an entirely new bidding process.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Yoon, a member of the conservative People Power Party, backtracked on his declaration within hours.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backtrack
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Dan Burn has again risen to every challenge thrown at him, reverting back to central defence after Sven Botman’s anterior cruciate ligament injury.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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The New Jersey winner has until March 26, 2025, to claim the prize and if it's not claimed the unpaid prize will revert back to each participating Mega Millions jurisdictions, according to Mega Millions.Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Their defense was much better with Melton, which led to transition opportunities against backpedaling defenses.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 1 Jan. 2025
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However, Democrats slowly backpedaled in their support for trans inclusion as the year went on.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Farnsworth, 62, has been in federal custody since his bond was revoked in August 2023.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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His license will also be revoked for three years, and he will be required to take a defense driving course.Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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The new design looks to better separate the rear slide-out hardware from the side slide-outs, which retract below the central vehicle roof.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2025
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In recent months, however, this ambitious agenda was retracted somewhat as economic headwinds appeared.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Backtrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backtrack. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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