fall back

Example Sentences

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"So we're having to fall back to some other alternate means."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Many economists think that if Middle East tensions ease, oil prices will fall back from current levels, and with time inflation will resume falling toward the Fed’s 2% target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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

Wouldn’t much happen if I didn’t get stronger, but I couldn’t do a bit that day except fall back into the bed and let sleep take me off.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye