backed off
Example Sentences
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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
He later backed off that deal after pushback from regulators.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
United made soundings around Brighton's Carlos Baleba last summer, but backed off when a fee in excess of £100m was mentioned.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
States have also backed off on strict consequences for schools whose students fail to make progress on standardized tests, Kane said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
They backed off and circled each other cautiously.
From "145th Street: Short Stories" by Walter Dean Myers
