backwards

Example Sentences

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The group chants tongue-twisters and numerical sequences, forward and backwards, in unison, guided by his rhythm.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It felt like a step backwards and it was much harder than I anticipated going back to a lifestyle I thought I'd left behind - it felt like it was never going to end."

From BBC

Another Australia batter going backwards and battling to justify his recall.

From BBC

Forever spouting hilariously wrong theories about the Traitors, I started to feel bad for him when his teammates made fun of him as he sang backwards lullabies played by creepy dolls.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a bit like if you get a paperclip and bend it forwards, bend it backwards. It's OK for a bit - but eventually it will break."

From BBC