backed off
Example Sentences
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With that memory fresh in their minds, investors may remain wary about the sector — but there are signs that, at the very least, bears have backed off.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Although gas prices have backed off a bit from their recent highs, they are still up more than 50% in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
There was no-one else around to help, and Asadian said he backed off before seeing the attacker walk into the greengrocer's next to the bus stop, as if he was a "normal shopper".
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
He backed off after a somewhat conciliatory phone call with Lurie, in which Trump said the mayor asked him “very nicely” to call off the deployment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
He backed off then, until he stood alone in the field.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
