back burner
Example Sentences
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The Dayforce study comes as Americans grapple with higher housing, healthcare, transportation and childcare costs — all immediate needs that can push retirement savings to the back burner.
From MarketWatch
The probe was initiated in 2018, but was repeatedly placed on the back burner by other prosecutors.
From Los Angeles Times
Over the last year, Bragg revived the investigation, which was initiated in 2018 but was repeatedly placed on the back burner.
From Los Angeles Times
When Republicans took control of the House this year, Senate Democrats pushed most legislation to the back burner and prioritized moving stalled nominees.
From Los Angeles Times
After some years sweating on the back burner of show business, Ms. Brier, 28, has found instant success on the social media platform of the moment, TikTok.
From New York Times
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