date back
Example Sentences
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Waymo’s roots date back to 2009, when it was founded as Google’s self-driving car project.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 12, 2026
Many of Iran’s jets date back decades to the time of the Shah.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 16, 2026
Some of the specimens may date back to the arrival of the first Europeans and the establishment of the city during the 1840s.
From Science Daily β Aug. 4, 2026
The Nazca Lines are a group of geoglyphs etched into the desert sands that date back to between 500 BC and 500 AD.
From Barron's β Aug. 2, 2026
“Did you know fossils of the clawed lobster date back to the Cretaceous?” he asked.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
