step back

Example Sentences

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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

"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

To understand how the U.S. arrived in this predicament, let’s take a step back.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

I take a step back and bump into the dog, who lurches away and disappears around the corner of the building.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith