back off

Example Sentences

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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

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

“The president decided to back off significantly from what he said he would do,” said Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy for the Tax Foundation, a think tank.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

“Don’t you think maybe you should back off a little?”

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli