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Definition of Backpedaling
1. backpedal [v] - See also: backpedal
Lexicographical Neighbors of Backpedaling
Literary usage of Backpedaling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Writing Sense: Integrated Reading and Writing Lessons for English Language by Juli Kendall, Outey Khuon (2006)
"Try-it #3: Deion Sanders relies on three skills to get by—backpedaling, jumping,
and catching. Lead from "Smart Toys" "Your new toy may be smarter than a ..."
2. The Strategic Quadrangle: Russia, China, Japan, and the United States in by Michael Mandelbaum (1995)
"Already by the time Kozyrev had his second meeting with Japan's foreign minister,
Michio Watanabe, in March 1992, he was backpedaling from his earlier ..."
3. Mentally Incontinent by Joe Peacock (2005)
"[Me (backpedaling):] “Oh, come on, now. Don't be that way.” [Andrea:] “What way?”
[Me (defiant):] “You know what way.” [Andrea:] “What, you mean the way I ..."
4. After the Surge: The Case for U.S. Military Disengagement from Iraq by Steven N. Simon (2007)
"The more pressing issue is the effect of backpedaling on reform on the growth of
radicalism. Even if rival states, such as Syria and Iran, or global jihadis ..."
5. Figuring It Out by Nicole Bautista (2006)
"November 8, 2005 I'm so close, and yet now I'm backpedaling because of ••••.
It's like my brain is saying, "You're not totally gay. What about Then again, ..."
6. College Life in Paradise by Celestia Buckingham-Smith (2006)
"Eric was backpedaling as fast as he could. "It's ok, I know what you meant," I
said trying to help him out. Then with out saying anything else he took my by ..."
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