backpedaling
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With Rodrigo De Paul robbed on the center circle, the ball fell to Son, who was given too much time by backpedaling Miami defenders.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
There also may be some backpedaling as firms implement price increases in early 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 8, 2026
Some cited the invitation to Starbuck as another sign of what they view as SHRM’s backpedaling on DEI in response to growing pushback on the programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
Stephens, in this case, delivered on that trust in a big way, backpedaling into perfect position to pick off the Penn State pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024
“I didn’t mean that you were trying to get out of work, Gabe,” he says, backpedaling.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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