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

Europe’s threat sent markets tumbling and caused Trump to back off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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

“I swear, if I get out of this, I’m going to tell my mom to back off and let me live my own life.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray