back burner

Example Sentences

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The film tries to make a tongue-in-cheek commentary about how the “Scream” reboot pushed Neve Campbell to the back burner and focused on a new group of teenagers.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Retirement savings went on the back burner at age 50 when Ed Myrick’s son was born.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In the near-term for investors, the summit could keep concerns about U.S.-China on the back burner since both leaders are focused on stability.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Those who were thinking about the parties' green policies said they feared climate change had been "put on the back burner".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“I’m too upset! Put it on the back burner for later.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer