back off

Example Sentences

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Murphy said Newsom has championed major policies and been reluctant to back off them later when revenue doesn’t pencil out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Marc Leonard, summoning every ounce of venom he could muster, thumped one on goal and it came slapping back off the crossbar.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

European officials huddled on a call and largely convinced themselves that Trump would back off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Miss Ellis shook her long blonde hair back off her shoulders.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson