We appear to be taking a step backwards, and this is creating some difficulties for those organisations working on the ground.

我们现在的工作退步了，这对一些正在为此而努力的组织带来了些许困难。

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Taking a step backwards in order to take two forward is an essential aspect of authentic change.

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There may be good reasons for these moves, but try telling it to users who feel like they are taking a step backwards.

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And all those things, I think, led to both consumers and businesses taking a big step backwards and saying, we are just not sure where this thing is going.

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