fell back
Example Sentences
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It fell back unexpectedly last month, but this came largely due to a rise in the number of people who had stopped looking for work, rather than an increase in hiring.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The stock broke out from its monthslong trading range of $165-$195 amid wider enthusiasm about the semiconductor sector last week but subsequently fell back.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Employment fell back into negative territory in April after reaching a one-year peak in the month prior.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The firm sold a chunk of its giant stake last Wednesday and Thursday, at prices ranging from $250 to $702, the filings show, as the stock fell back down to earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Despite what Molly had told him, Boaz had half expected to hit brick when he fell back through the screen.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
