Every time one of them caught it, he'd take a step backwards.

She took a small step backwards and turned to face him.

He took a step backwards, letting go of the door.

He took one short step backwards, then made his move.

My face must have registered something because she took a step backwards.

She took a step backwards and looked him directly in the eye.

Then, taking a step backwards, he settled down to wait.

I took a step backwards and found myself on the path.

Getting to her feet, she took a step backwards to enable him to get a full view of herself.

The national States have to decide to take a step backwards.