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Meanings of backtrack on in English

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Usage of backtrack on in English
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Garcia has previously been forced to backtrack on legislation he initially supported.
Reuters
2
He expected some countries, especially developing ones, may backtrack on their environmental progress.
Radio NZ
3
He said he doesn't see where the judge would backtrack on his decision.
Jamaica Observer
4
He cannot backtrack on this, said Richard Szentpetery Nagy at think tank Meltanyossag.
Reuters
5
Make it public, so you cannot backtrack on your savings goals.
Reuters
6
Well, that is if you're one to backtrack on your word.
The South African
7
Investment News reported yesterday that the SEC is expected to backtrack on muni rules.
Reuters
8
He has also been forced to backtrack on family separations.
BBC
9
It's not the first time the organisation has been forced to backtrack on footage.
News.com.au
10
He can also backtrack on previous commitments without a blush.
The Guardian
11
Already at least 16 states have been forced to pause or backtrack on reopening plans.
News.com.au
12
Someone's reaction could encourage you to backtrack on a specific matter for no real reason!
The South African
13
Christie's backtrack on pensions is taking on tragic proportions.
Reuters
14
Breyer questioned Rein why the court should backtrack on past decisions that have allowed affirmative action.
Reuters
15
Antara reports Retno Marsudi earlier said Indonesia would not backtrack on its stance of supporting Palestine.
Radio NZ
16
It's emerged the government forced Kiwirail to backtrack on a decision to ditch its electric locomotives.
Radio NZ
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Backtrack on across language varieties
New Zealand
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United States of America
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