fall back

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Economists say a prolonged conflict could see consumer prices peak at 4.8% in 2027, while in a less adverse scenario inflation could fall back to the ECB’s 2% target next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Norris never had that to fall back on.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

This higher price equilibrium reflects lingering concerns among some analysts that the Strait of Hormuz will need to be fully opened for oil prices to fall back to levels seen before the Iran war began.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Honda has popular gas-powered models such as the Pilot and the CR-V to fall back on if their ambitions with Sony fall through.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

She let her hair fall back around her face.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt