fall back

Example Sentences

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Last month, it left its growth forecast unchanged to account for the impact of the war, and under the assumption that energy prices start to fall back later this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

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

This time Mr. Chris let her make the miracle happen herself, and she felt like a fairy queen with a wand as she made the high bubbles fall back and behave themselves.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen