backtrack

Example Sentences

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He has since backtracked on a threat of using force to acquire Greenland and begun talks with Copenhagen and Nuuk.

From Barron's

Senior officials — such as Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security advisor — have backtracked on their initial defense of the federal agents who fired the fatal shots.

From Los Angeles Times

"For them to now backtrack... it's too little, too late," Karen says.

From BBC

"There will be uproar from many MPs if they backtrack," she added.

From BBC

Not all food makers are changing things up, and some companies have backtracked on prior pledges.

From The Wall Street Journal