back and forth
Example Sentences
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After some back and forth, McElwee relented, letting Adrian try his slow zooms and dynamic shots.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
This describes a phenomenon where a star wobbles back and forth, indicating a massive companion object is orbiting.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
My parents divorced when I was 6, but they lived close enough to each other in the Northwest section of Washington, D.C., that I could bike back and forth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Glasnow has had plenty of back and forth in his rehab, however.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The chair squeaks as Celia rocks back and forth.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
