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backward

adjective as in toward the rear

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adjective as in bashful or hesitant

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adjective as in late; slow; behind in progress

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adverb as in toward the rear

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Because when he’s gotten chances, like the one in front of him with the Lakers, he doesn’t move backward.

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The WTA said it is "comfortable" in its decision but legendary players Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert said taking the end-of-year event to Saudi was a "significant step backward" for women’s sport.

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In footage captured by concertgoers and posted on social media, the 47-year-old musician points to several fan posters and flags before stepping backward into an open trap door.

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He then slowly walked backward toward law enforcement with raised arms and surrendered.

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Former Grand Slam champions Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova said the WTA Finals moving to Saudi Arabia is a "step backward" for women's tennis.

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