backing out

Example Sentences

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Am I a jerk for backing out now?

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Shares have since bounced back after the company announced in February it was backing out of the bidding war by not matching Paramount’s latest offer.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

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

“We’re backing out a little because the rebates are going away,” Jim said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 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