back and forth

Example Sentences

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The back-and-forth over change and the status quo broke to the surface during last month’s housing forum in downtown L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

There were impressive victories for Wales' Mason Jones, who overwhelmed Axel Sola in a bruising back-and-forth encounter to win by a unanimous decision, and London's Nathaniel Wood, who also won on points against Losene Keita.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

After several rounds of back-and-forth with Paul and Peters, Mullin said he had no problem divulging some information in a secure location.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The back-and-forth on its own may not have been big enough news to influence the stock price.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The back-and-forth chant would continue until the kids found the customer.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana