Moving Back Not Forward Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming • of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office • reluctant to draw attention to yourself
	31%	7		Moving, moving, moving
	adjective satellite • (of a person) very busy and active
	24%	11		Proposed the 'moving toward', 'moving against', and 'moving away from' coping strategies
	noun • United States psychiatrist (1885-1952)

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The Guardian Cryptic08 Sep 2023	Down 7
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