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backtrack

verb as in backpedal

verb as in retrace one's step

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The man signed to close Ten Hag’s infamous donut - the midfield hole that opens up when United’s forwards press and defenders backtrack – has previously enjoyed success under Amorim.

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Later, Lutnick backtracked somewhat, writing on X that "my wife and I trust our doctors and following their advice have vaccinated our children and ourselves."

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Mr Garg backtracked on the mandate that the team should use AI in all their work, and now they use it primarily for research purposes - and everyone is much happier.

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They are already accusing Mr Lammy of backtracking on pre-election promises to push the international courts to declare China’s treatment of the Uighur minority as genocide.

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But she backtracked after an interview in which she appeared to suggest the current level of maternity pay was "excessive".

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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