fall back

Example Sentences

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Since the S&P 500’s price-to-earnings ratio currently is near the high end of its historical range, it’s optimistic to assume it won’t fall back.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

And Meta, unlike its big-tech peers, has little to fall back on if that ad business reaches its limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

It depends on China for 75% of its fertiliser and has almost no domestic production to fall back on.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Once airborne, microplastics can also fall back to Earth, adding to pollution in oceans and soils around the world.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

It means that you’re willing to fall back and know that the person will catch you.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi