backed off
Example Sentences
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The next month, however, they dropped the charges against both men, and the DHS backed off its narrative in a rare admission of possible wrongdoing of its officers.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
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
He later backed off that deal after pushback from regulators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Elon Musk became visibly irritated on the witness stand Wednesday as an attorney for OpenAI questioned whether the billionaire backed off his financial commitment to the startup in its early years.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
He still backed off when he saw me, but he let Papa put the halter on him.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
