back when
Example Sentences
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Supermarkets commonly offer deep discounts and promotional deals on turkeys, losing money so they can get it back when the shopper buys other ingredients and sides.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Now there’s alternatives that potentially weren’t around back when my parents and my grandparents were around. People are starting to understand that buying a house isn’t the only way to build wealth.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
A U.S. men’s player hasn’t won the Open singles title since Andy Roddick did it in 2003, back when Netflix was still mailing you Stallone DVDs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Instead, it reveals a man who repeatedly pushed back when he believed he was being treated unfairly, even as he endured lasting physical pain, financial hardship, and emotional strain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Something my Papa told me so many years ago, back when being Jewish wasn’t a crime.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
