step back

Example Sentences

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"Now, if I take a blow to the head, I stop and think about whether I need to take a step back," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Others are weighing whether to step back from their careers just as they reach peak earning years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Taking a step back and looking at initial public offerings and public equity markets versus privates, I think it’s fair to say that somewhere along the line, we’ve lost our way.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It was like asking me to step back in time and try to be in a place that already passed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Determinedly, I step back, extend my arm, my palm down.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes