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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 Big 12’s decision to backtrack is somewhat refreshing given the fact that college athletes have far fewer resources to press for changes of this nature.
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Bozell did backtrack on one comment earlier Wednesday.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Bozell did backtrack on one comment earlier Wednesday.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Spilling blood in the hunt for Faith was the show’s declarative statement that, despite pushback from some fans, this final chapter won’t backtrack on the show’s version of Gabaldon’s books.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
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Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Bozell did backtrack on one comment earlier Wednesday.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026
Bozell did backtrack on one comment earlier Wednesday.
—Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Spilling blood in the hunt for Faith was the show’s declarative statement that, despite pushback from some fans, this final chapter won’t backtrack on the show’s version of Gabaldon’s books.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backtrack
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In 2017, Neverland Ranch was reverted back to its original name of Sycamore Valley Ranch, per Billboard.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Finally, for unknown reasons, hydrangeas of any color may suddenly bloom in green for a year or two before reverting back to their original color.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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In follow-up interviews, Grede has declined to backpedal.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Several seconds of backpedaling is enough to apply a sufficient coating.—
Ben Coxworth
March 27,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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Already, the State Department has revoked the visas of several Morena lawmakers, including the governor of Baja California.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Newsom's office said California has revoked more than 280 hospice licenses, maintained a moratorium on new providers and has hundreds more operators under investigation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Initially hidden, the rotary controller—emblazoned with the Spirit of Ecstasy icon—is revealed when the armrest retracts upon entry.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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Self-retracting nozzles are the most hygienic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Backtrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backtrack. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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