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

Wilburn Jr.: Style, creativity, forever evolving, ever looking back, unapologetic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

It is understood the trust is also looking back over deceased patient records.

From BBC • May 15, 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

Plus, the way Callum had been scooching over-at the time, I wasn't positive it was happening, but now, looking back, I knew it was.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee