Sentence examples for significant step back from inspiring English sources

This would be a significant step back towards safeguarding the BBC's independence.

Tom Blanton, the executive director of the National Security Archive, was more critical, and said that Mr. Bush's order was a significant step back from government openness.

The action on the amendments represents "a significant step back in the fight against corruption and breaches commitments Romania has taken upon accession," the report said.

The budget compromise struck earlier this week by Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Republican Congressman Paul Ryan is a small but significant step back from the austerity that has held back the American economy.

While I believe that those calling for one are well-meaning, in reality, it would represent a significant step back for the rights and livelihoods of women and girls.

The deal, valued at $8.5 billion, or $19.38 a share, is a significant step back from the BEA board's position in November that it would not accept an offer below $21 a share.

But anti-slavery groups warned government "failures" had led to "significant steps back" in the fight.

This is a move welcomed by a host of fellow European leaders but Ms Merkel will be more resistant as it will represent a significant step-back to European integration.

His Justice Department took significant steps in dialing back the war on drugs, encouraging judges to use discretion in sentencing low-level drug offenders and taking on what Holder decried as "draconian" mandatory minimums.

"The Chantler review has backed a significant step towards a healthier future for the UK's children," said Harpal Kumar, Cancer Research UK's chief executive.

The board changes appear to signal a significant gesture by the Murdochs, a step back from the family's personal oversight of the newspaper properties in Britain that were the foundation for Rupert Murdoch's emergence as an international media tycoon, after making his start as a newspaper proprietor in Australia.