back off
Example Sentences
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He played a key role in persuading Trump during his first term to back off plans to remove U.S. troops from Syria, ruled at the time by Bashar al-Assad, who was later deposed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Once again Rutte stepped in to talk Trump down, getting him to back off with a compromise that kicked the issue down the road.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Then, his blind shot to the ninth green came back off the front of the green.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Deborah famously tried to muzzle Ava a few times, only to back off when she realized that by hurting her protégé, she was wounding herself.
From Salon ● May 29, 2026
And now they back off, no longer laughing, just watching, watching the back door of the house, the windows, the dark green shades.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
