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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backpedaling
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Moreover, the patches of skin behind the upper arms and on the trunk reveal that the reptile had powerful muscles for retracting its forelimbs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Perhaps that’s why his administration keeps dangling — and then retracting — the prospect of special exceptions for undocumented immigrants who work in certain sectors.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 1999, four suspects were arrested, with two suspects confessing but later recanting, police said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lunsford ended up recanting his statement when questioned again, this time by a district attorney’s investigator.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Backpedaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backpedaling. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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