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as in back
toward the rear
looking backward, we could see the town receding in the distance
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as in down
toward the opposite direction
the loud noise prompted him to glance backward to see what was happening
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as in withdrawn
not comfortable around people
curiously, the quiet, backward man opened up when around other introverts
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Recent Examples of backward
Byhannah Richter, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
Maybe Hollywood, never one for original ideas on or off the screen, should look backward, to the earliest days of the film business.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024
However, due to Saturn's backward motion, which hinders our senses, these judgments might not be correct.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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With the filters sampling four points on this spectrum, CODEX researchers can estimate its shape and work backward to calculate the temperature of the particles.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
Maybe Hollywood, never one for original ideas on or off the screen, should look backward, to the earliest days of the film business.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Until a boxing glove sprung out of the door in front of the Indianapolis Colts end zone, popped them right in the nose and knocked them 12 yards backward.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024
However, due to Saturn's backward motion, which hinders our senses, these judgments might not be correct.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Instead of heading to the polls on Election Day, 12 people serving as jurors in the murder trial against Richard Allen headed back to the Carroll County Courthouse in Delphi.Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
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As for why focus on Europe, West said that harkened back to the brand’s ethos.James Manso, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Deere’s revenue of $9.3 billion (equipment) in Q4 was down 32% y-o-y, with the construction and forestry segment sales down 29%, production and precision agriculture sales fell 38%, and small agriculture and turf sales were down 25% y-o-y.Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chinese video streaming group iQiyi incurred setbacks in subscriptions and advertising, but was able to improve its content sales, leading to a July to September quarter that was down in revenue and profit terms.Patrick Frater, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The filing highlights the company's efforts to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, including potential actions like a reverse stock split.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The four of them will compete in a game of reverse Jenga, building a tower out of little metal cards until one person fails to place a card without knocking it all down.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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When Marnie Was There A subtle, rewarding story about adolescence and identity based on a 1967 novel of the same name by British author Joan G. Robinson, When Marnie Was There follows Anna, a shy and withdrawn girl who struggles to connect to anyone.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 7 Sep. 2023
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Mara, though initially more withdrawn, eventually gives in to his charms, even though Matt isn’t exactly a typical leading man.Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
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As do the side vents, and the hood lines that start from the badge and flare outward and rearward, giving the front end more presence.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
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Looking rearward, especially for parking, was a challenge.Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 18 July 2024
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Baby Acapulco has been around for the past four decades and is known for its pink elephant logo and margaritas in different colors and flavors.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Friday's beaver moon will rise in Louisville beginning roughly around 5 p.m. before setting Saturday morning.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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The homes in the supertall are available in full-floor and duplex configurations, measuring just shy of 4,000 square feet to over 7,000 square feet.Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The New York Mets were two wins shy of reaching the 2024 World Series largely because of how well their starting rotation performed down the stretch.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Several warring factions exist within the Zone, as well as lone bandits and stalkers.Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Since the program started in 2017, birdlife diversity has increased from just seven species to more than 60, and camera traps have caught golden monkeys, serval cats, and even a lone silverback passing through the reforested land.Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Backward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backward. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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