backed off
Example Sentences
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With that memory fresh in their minds, investors may remain wary about the sector — but there are signs that, at the very least, bears have backed off.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Although gas prices have backed off a bit from their recent highs, they are still up more than 50% in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Though he eventually backed off, Alary was still out $12,000 Canadian of his own money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
There was no-one else around to help, and Asadian said he backed off before seeing the attacker walk into the greengrocer's next to the bus stop, as if he was a "normal shopper".
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
Faro ran up, tail wagging, and then backed off, staring at him doubtfully.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
