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going back on



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And they don’t even try to justify going back on their word.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

And Alice Weidel, one of the leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, accused Trump of going back on his campaign promises.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Beyoncé is going back on tour — this time with her ambitious country project, “Cowboy Carter.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

The National Deaf Children's Society accused the Welsh government of going back on its word by not delivering a GCSE-level qualification.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

“And besides that, you’ll be going back on your word. You told my dad you’d help me. You promised.”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko




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