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[bak] / bæk /


ADJECTIVE
from earlier time
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The origins of the farms go back to the early 2000s.

From BBC

The result also meant Arsenal failed to win an away league game in which they had a two-goal lead for the first time since April 2023 at West Ham, stretching back 18 matches.

From BBC

From next month, child poverty estimates will use data from benefit records, which is likely to mean figures dating back to 2018 will be lower than previously stated.

From BBC

Retinal cells at the back of the eyes which detect the light can get bleached, and take a while to recover.

From BBC

And by acting on his instincts—with Paramount’s backing—he created a clutch of movies still celebrated for their wit, charm, winking innuendo and sophistication.

From The Wall Street Journal