fall back

Example Sentences

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With factories shuttered and soaring gas prices driving up production costs around the world, fertiliser prices have risen across the board and are unlikely to fall back easily.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

If workers are patient, or unsuccessful, inflation may fall back to pre-war rates even without a rise in borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

If you find it hard to remember which way the clocks will change, then the phrase "spring forward, fall back" is a useful reminder.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Norris never had that to fall back on.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

I wanna make a run for it, but when I try to sit up, I’m so shaky and weak I fall back down.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas