backing down

Example Sentences

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Late on Wednesday, a handful of the students got a reprieve, with the SLC backing down and reinstating their right to receive payments.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

So far, neither side is showing signs of backing down, foreshadowing a fight that could take years.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

In Altadena, survivors congregated at the Eaton Fire Collaborative’s community center with a clear message: They were not backing down in the fight to return home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

Beijing has demanded that Ms. Takaichi retract the statement that sparked the conflict, but backing down would be politically costly for her in Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Now, though, his threats are the only reason I have to fight—the sheer perverse glory of not backing down.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black