backed off
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The next month, however, they dropped the charges against both men, and the DHS backed off its narrative in a rare admission of possible wrongdoing of its officers.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
After that, it backed off a little on what seemed like normal profit-taking rather than any sort of blowoff capitulation.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
When asked, he hasn’t backed off his fantastical claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Several states that were considering climate superfund laws have backed off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
The man with the horse and cart backed off to a safe distance.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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