backing out

Example Sentences

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Two Harbors Investment TWO 0.71%increase; green up pointing triangle accepted an improved acquisition bid from CrossCountry Mortgage, backing out of its previous merger agreement with UWM Holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“These common contingencies — inspection, appraisal, financing, sale of the buyer’s current home, clear title, etc. — mean that backing out for those reasons is lawful and permitted under the contract.”

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

When Harper asks Pam if anyone ever left the group after just one turn of the Wheel, Pam — a true believer — can’t fathom backing out of the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

I was backing out of the room when Mr. O’Flanagan returned with a length, saying, “Let’s see, how long should we cut this?”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly