back when
Example Sentences
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He harangues referees and reporters and doesn’t hold back when communicating with his players.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The quintet will also stay in Florida for the duration of the camp and not head back when the remaining five players report for duty.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
That was back when brands appealed to personality types.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Antonio Villaraigosa’s closing remarks made a mantra out of “Dream with me,” a slogan he used back when he was L.A. mayor — that was 13 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“Uncle Jim should have pruned them back when spring started, but he probably wasn’t up to it by then.”
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
