stagger backwards/backward

Examples (10)

• A sudden push made him stagger backwards into the wall.
• She staggered backward after tripping on the loose rug.
• The boxer took a powerful punch and staggered backwards into the ropes.
• He felt dizzy and began to stagger backward slightly, losing his balance.
• The unexpected blast caused the entire structure to stagger backward momentarily.
• With a surprised yelp, the small dog staggered backwards from the approaching large cat.
• The heavy recoil of the rifle made the shooter stagger backwards a step or two.
• If you lean too far, you might stagger backward and fall off the ladder.
• The drunk man staggered backwards unsteadily before finally collapsing onto the bench.
• Despite her efforts to maintain composure, she could only stagger backward in shock.