Examples of 'taken a step back' in a sentence

Meaning of "taken a step back"

taken a step back: This phrase means to pause, reflect or retreat from a situation. It is used when someone decides to reevaluate or reconsider their actions or decisions

How to use "taken a step back" in a sentence

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taken a step back
I have not taken a step back yet.
I used to be a member of the traditional workforce but have taken a step back.
I have taken a step back in recent years.
The government has taken a step back.
I have taken a step back with age.
I see the guards have taken a step back.
We have even taken a step back with respect to malaria.
Well freedom of speech seems to have taken a step back now.
I have never taken a step back in my career ever.
Enemies that challenged us Have taken a step back.
I have taken a step back.
It appears the Astros organization has taken a step back.
No one has taken a step back.
South Korea is the only major market that has taken a step back.
Nobody has taken a step back.

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We've taken a step back to assess the current reality of the business.
Some might say I have taken a step back.
The Magic have taken a step back at both ends of the court.
But the Black Knights have taken a step back.
The club has taken a step back under Eakins.
You feel that the project 's taken a step back.
Ro Ransom has taken a step back when it comes to releasing new music.
In other words, we have taken a step back.
I should have taken a step back so I can develop my skills.
With the increased security, the culture had taken a step back.
Has society taken a step back in terms of racism?
Interestingly, Stewart thinks the women 's movement has taken a step back over the years.
He must have taken a step back and… and he fell.
I would not be in this mess . Maybe if I had not taken a step back from training.
Have you ever taken a step back and think about it?
It seems, as society, we have taken a step back.
Have you ever taken a step back to really think about this?
I sincerely believe that, at the design level, we have taken a step back.
However, they seem to have taken a step back on this matter.
Have you taken a step back to think what you are complaining about?
In this film, we have intentionally taken a step back by involving teenage girls.
I have taken a step back from the day-to-day operations.
Ron Rivera 's defense has taken a step back this season.
I have taken a step back from the day-to-day operations. Not me.
Economically, the country has taken a step back over the last two years.
But she 's finally back on board Now that daniel 's taken a step back.
Instead, Chicago has taken a step back each year.
I have taken a step back from the day-to-day operations . Not me . In the last few years.
Justin Bieber, in the meanwhile, has taken a step back to focus on his mental health.
And I think that's when he… He must have taken a step back.
That 's why I have taken a step back only to stare at her from afar.
If I 'd been standing up, I would have taken a step back.
And he 's taken a step back in time too.
Now that daniel 's taken a step back.
It has taken a step back actually . ”.

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