Sentence examples for backtracking in from inspiring English sources

The administration hoped to try to keep China from backtracking in negotiations.

Backtracking, in other words, appeared to be triggered only when ants possessed a recent memory of their nest.

Tuesday's expected announcement is certain to be welcomed by green groups though they will fear further backtracking in years to come.

One possibility was that the authorities were following a pattern of slight backtracking in politically charged verdicts that can blunt criticism at home and abroad.

Lerner's fevered backtracking in the name of sustainability has had the opposite effect because he was unaware of, or unwilling to recognise, a basic truth: no club can pedal backwards and expect to stand still.

In "Militant's Defiance Puts Pakistan's Resolve in Doubt" (news article, June 10), you say that some Washington officials "have privately expressed concern that Pakistan is backtracking in the hunt for" Osama bin Laden.

Mr. Singh had to backtrack in a speech before the Indian Parliament.

He said: "Turkey won't backtrack in its struggle against Daesh [Isis] by even one step.

Mr. Gore was forced to backtrack in an appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America".

He grabbed my shoulder and insisted I backtrack, in his car, and sleep on his couch.

The House Republican leader, Speaker __________, expressed interest, but quickly backtracked in the face of protests from conservatives opposed to tax increases.