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Recent Examples of backtracked
Seconds later, Flore backtracked, called the foul on the floor, then backtracked his backtrack and reverted to his initial call.
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Cj Moore, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Cj Moore, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backtracked
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The testing also showed that after a time, the chromium reverted back to nontoxic form.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Musk is seeking to have Altman removed from the company's board, the company reverted back to a nonprofit, and have millions to be transferred to the charity arm at OpenAI.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Just last month, the jet retracted its landing gear for the first time, revealing how the aircraft will look when in full flight.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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But the flip side of love for a brand is hate and woe when customers feel betrayed—when the service falls short or a beloved perk is retracted.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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At the time of the crash, Alexander’s license had been revoked since March 2021 after a drunken driving conviction in Wisconsin, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Meanwhile, there are reports that several Scotland fans have had their travel permits revoked at the last minute, costing them thousands of dollars on hotel and flight costs, per BBC Sport.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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In April, new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin rescinded the rule, but challenges remain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Last fall, the NCAA rescinded a plan that would have allowed its athletes to legally bet on professional sports while maintaining its prohibition on athletes’ college sports wagers.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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Original sentence was overturned The ruling is the latest twist in a case that has already been through appeals, a prior resentencing and, more recently, a review by the state’s pardon board.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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France overturned a 26-21 loss to New Zealand in the pool stage on Friday to win their final thanks to Celian Pouzelgues' try with 31 seconds left.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Backtracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backtracked. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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