looking back

Example Sentences

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When the IRS settled cases, “it’s typical to get rid of past ongoing audits,” Blanche said, stressing that the deal was looking back and not ahead.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Nevertheless, looking back on the period, Di Maria says he made the right decision to come to Manchester in the first place.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Some Ukrainian experts said that watching videos from Lebanon felt like looking back in time at their own war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Television cameras caught Rushing, who had walked toward the Dodgers’ dugout, looking back toward Lee, shrugging and saying something.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“I’m Amina’s mom,” she says, looking back and forth at me and Nico.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan