backing down
Example Sentences
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The Times reporting enraged Trump, and the administration tried to unmask the paper’s sources before ultimately backing down.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Despite the impact the war has been having on the already-struggling Iranian economy, including a massive wave of redundancies and a plunge of consumer spending, Tehran has shown little sign of backing down.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
So far, neither side is showing signs of backing down, foreshadowing a fight that could take years.
From Salon ● Mar. 27, 2026
So far, it doesn’t look like the White House and Justice Department are backing down.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
However, instead of backing down, the women continued their protests in prison by starting hunger strikes.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
