21.   Though it has won four straight, UA takes another step backward in trying to regroup after the recent injury to Blair.

22.   We make gains and fall backward in our imperfect efforts to create a more perfect union.

23.   What we should do now is move forward as an integrated society, not step backward in time by segregating the sexes.

24.   Paes wore his cap backward in the second set but failed to reverse his fortunes.

25.   Asia is rather backward in soccer.

26.   Bell struck Piazza in the face with his right forearm, sending the catcher backward still in possession of the ball.

27.   It is as if not having this tool of patronage politics would make the Philippines go backward in this modern global village.

28.   The decision to keep Daiei afloat signals a clear step backward in that effort.

29.   The decision to keep Daiei afloat signals a step backward in that effort.

30.   Bolger said the test was a step backward in the nuclear disarmament process.