backward
Example Sentences
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You can’t just look at backward data when the economy is changing shape.
From Barron's
Our hometown—long known as ugly, backward, corrupt, dangerous, ill- mannered, poorly maintained and shoddily dressed—had lured into our yard a world-famous brand.
But when officials took a closer look at the play, they deemed the throw to be a backward pass.
The England captain opened the attack on Saturday but Head quickly got to work and reached his 150 with a boundary through backward point, earning a standing ovation from his home fans.
From Barron's
Hodge brought up his 50 from 85 balls, guiding Patel backward of point for his ninth boundary an over before lunch.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
