fell back

Example Sentences

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Employment fell back into negative territory in April after reaching a one-year peak in the month prior.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Norris led a McLaren one-two ahead of Oscar Piastri, who fell back from Norris as the race developed and was forced to hold off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in the closing laps.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Asian stocks fell back from intraday highs as tensions hit investor risk appetite, and U.S. stock futures point lower after closing at records Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The price of digital assets fell back in line with futures markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

They drove off in their squad car, and all down the block, drapes fell back to rest, half-opened shades closed like eyes that saw no evil.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez