back off
Example Sentences
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is reportedly weighing whether to back off his plan to buy eBay outright and to find a different way to work with the online auction site instead.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
“I think we are certainly more prepared to back off on the workload if it calls for it. But Shohei wants to be out there as much as he possibly can.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
The moderation in oil prices caused bond traders to back off bets on inflation and an imminent interest-rate hike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 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
He climbed back off the raft and checked Derek again.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
