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The phrase "a stepping back" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of taking a moment to reflect or reassess a situation.
Example: "After much consideration, I believe a stepping back from the project is necessary to evaluate our next steps."
Alternatives: "a retreat" or "a pause for reflection".
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A moving in as opposed to a stepping back.
One scenario is that on investigation, Russia discovers the downing of the airliner was indeed the work of the rebels using a weapon that came from Russian stocks, and the realisation causes a stepping back from its high-stakes, high-risk involvement in the conflict.
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"It's a step back.
He took a step back.
Mawmaw takes a step back.
This is a step back.
Then he took a step back.
A Step Back So much has changed.
But let's take a step back.
Let's take a step back.
His second start was a step back.
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