Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

back out



Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Details in official communications between Nigeria and the United States have at times differed, possibly due to Washington apparently backing out of issuing a joint statement with Abuja, according to Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.

From Barron's

Jack Draper said on social media he was 'looking forward to getting back out there in 2026'

From BBC

Earlier this month, Fermi disclosed that its first prospective data center tenant had backed out of a deal to pay Fermi $150 million up front for power infrastructure.

From Barron's

The company had a significant drop this month after it said a potential tenant has backed out of an agreement to provide $150 million in construction funding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Less than two weeks after the court’s ruling, unnamed buyers had backed out of their planned purchase of Richmond’s insolvent Versante Hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal