falling back

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The central bank said last month it expects the unemployment rate to average at 6.3% in both 2026 and 2027, before falling back to 6.2% in 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

On March 17, bitcoin rose to an intraday high of just above 76,000, which was more than the average price Strategy paid to acquire its bitcoin holdings, before falling back to close at about $74,068.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The benchmark UK gas price also jumped by 6% to 143.53p a therm before falling back below the 140p mark.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Last October and November recorded four and six closes, respectively, above $20 before falling back into teenager status.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

I took the alleys and side streets, falling back on my old habits.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros