The driver was clever; he drove through the rows of auto shops and then quickly backtracked.

But the magazine quickly backtracked from Herbert's position, apparently under pressure.

He then quickly backtracked, saying it would be a "family decision."

He sputtered but quickly backtracked when he took one look at my face.

The Treasury, quickly backtracking, has agreed to publish the figures in aggregate but not for specific companies.

He crossed over, then quickly backtracked to the body.

She heard what she said, and then backtracked quickly.

The Spanish general quickly backtracked but the French cavalry were soon at his soldiers' heels.

When the announcer pointed out her error, she quickly backtracked: "Sorry, you've got me too early in the morning.

President Obama quickly backtracked on this promise.