step back

Example Sentences

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"Now that we have 100% of the club, we might need to take a step back to go forward at some point."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

After a sharp correction from recent highs, homebuilder stocks are beginning to stabilize as buyers step back into the group.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Treasury yields took a step back as investors fretted about war-driven inflation while worrying about an economic slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

But why did she apply, and what made her step back?

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield