Sentence examples for a major step backing from inspiring English sources
Pope Francis was about to take a major step backing the science behind human-driven global warming, and Philippe de Larminat was determined to change his mind.
Campaigners are warning that such a move would be a major step back in the global fight against corruption.
We hear much of promoting shareholder activism, but the supreme court decision is a major step back for UK investors.
"On climate change, they took a major step back from the Rio agreements 10 years ago," said Phil Clapp, president of National Environmental Trust.
Quite simply, as the country has taken a giant step forward on a number of progressive goals, it has also taken a major step back.
The passage of Senator Richard Shelby's bill (editorial, Aug. 21), which would criminalize the disclosure of classified material, would be a major step back for rights protection.
He added: "I'm very disappointed because we worked hard for this event, but I don't see it as a major step back.
Campaigners said that if the proposal went ahead, it would be a major step back in the global fight against corruption.
By specifically excluding Anglicans, the government of Prime Minister David Cameron appeared to have taken a major step back from a change that gay and lesbian groups have hailed as a watershed.
In a joint letter to Mr. Sharif and others on Aug. 16, Human Rights Watch and the International Commission of Jurists said that a resumption of executions would constitute "a major step back for human rights in the country".
