backing out
Example Sentences
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The jury instead found that certain of his public claims of problems in Twitter's user metrics, and that he was possibly backing out of the $44bn acquisition deal, were intentionally misleading.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
After failing to reach him all day, I was convinced he was backing out of the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
However, backing out because you’re worried about the agreed price, HOA fees and property taxes is not a valid reason.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
Details in official communications between Nigeria and the United States have at times differed, possibly due to Washington apparently backing out of issuing a joint statement with Abuja, according to Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
The owner of the voice came backing out of the undergrowth so that twigs scratched on a greasy wind-breaker.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
