step back
Example Sentences
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Force yourself to step back and ask: What are you actually trying to do?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
But take a step back and consider the finished garment with the grace it deserves, and chances are, you’ll find something worth admiring.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
After the Mercedes swung around and law enforcement vehicles surrounded it, the driver stepped out with his hands up — only to swiftly step back inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Two days later, Grande's publicist announced her "step back from visibility", due to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
When I step back out, I sit down next to Alfredo, and he gives me a big smile.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
