backing down

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

“I don’t think he can take this loss and then be seen as backing down on Iran,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

So far, it doesn’t look like the White House and Justice Department are backing down.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

“You telling me you’re not seeing a plot here, Jackson?” says the birthmark, not backing down and raising his own rifle.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness