back off

Example Sentences

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Stubborn inflation could force the Fed to back off rates cut this year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

The companies “knew that their design tactics were harming young girls’ mental health, and they didn’t back off.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Dimarco almost scored himself on 18 minutes but his free-kick cannoned back off the crossbar.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

On only his second senior appearance, 18-year-old Lacey nearly won the game with a curling effort from 20 yards that came back off the crossbar.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

“I’ll be damned, girl,” he said, pushing his hair back off his brow.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez