step back
Example Sentences
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As humans step back, the authors of the new paper wrote, they might lose the chance to catch problems and expertise to solve them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
A Belfast High Court judge temporarily blocked it on Saturday, warning that the long-running dispute could escalate across Northern Ireland and urging the parties to "step back from the abyss".
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Daniela, the lead vocalist, had come down with a cold during the group’s L.A. shows, which required her to step back from interviews to rest her voice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
You spend a lot of time together, but it doesn’t hurt to step back and have a conversation about the bigger picture.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Regan scowled and then took a step back.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
