back burner
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But it’s likely such geopolitical and inflation angst may be put on the back burner as traders turn their focus to the U.S. second-quarter corporate earnings season.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The film tries to make a tongue-in-cheek commentary about how the “Scream” reboot pushed Neve Campbell to the back burner and focused on a new group of teenagers.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Retirement savings went on the back burner at age 50 when Ed Myrick’s son was born.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Just when it seemed like investors were putting their concerns about private credit on the back burner, private investing fears reignited Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
On the back burner, a pan of polenta simmered and popped.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
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