backed off
Example Sentences
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Several states that were considering climate superfund laws have backed off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
United made soundings around Brighton's Carlos Baleba last summer, but backed off when a fee in excess of £100m was mentioned.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
But after hitting a record in January, bullion prices backed off.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
Northrop essentially backed off its 2028 free cash flow goal of $4 billion amid higher investment spending.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
Ser Jorah backed off a step, and her brother climbed unsteadily to his feet.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
