backing off
Example Sentences
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With the defence backing off, Ali Olwan ran from the halfway line to the penalty area before expertly curling the ball in off the post to give Jordan their first World Cup goal.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
There is no indication that Miller is backing off these expectations.
From Salon ● Mar. 18, 2026
Markets rebounded as the president calmed nerves on Wednesday, backing off his threats and citing a “framework of a future deal” over Greenland.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
Prospective buyers are backing off because even though monthly mortgage payments are down 1.2% year over year, housing costs are still high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025
Char tries to stare down Miss Saunders, only you can tell Miss Saunders ain’t backing off.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
