goes back
Example Sentences
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Fear of technology's dangerous consequences for society goes back far in history.
From Barron's β Sep. 15, 2026
Howe’s relationship with creator Molly Smith Metzler goes back about a decade, to when Metzler submitted her play “Elemeno Pea” while Howe was working at John Wells Productions.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 11, 2026
Okinawan opposition to the U.S. presence goes back to World War II, when the U.S. occupied the islands following some of the bloodiest fighting of the war.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 11, 2026
Bourgeois may be best known for his ecstatic trainspotting videos but he says his love of cars goes back just as far.
From BBC β Sep. 5, 2026
She looks at the sky for a minute and then goes back inside.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
