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Back at the police department conference table in 2025, Detectives Stafford and Evans passed case documents back and forth.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Said Moore: “I was his harshest critic on the field.“We’re going back and forth and he was right.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

She had previously urged faculty to address grade inflation, but the school had yet to put forth an official directive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They continued switching back and forth between the options for longer and delayed committing to the more efficient choice.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Mrs. Mallon weaved back and forth on the path, trying to hold old Granny up.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff