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
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
They both turned to me, and I fell back on the only way I’d learned to handle big problems—I made a dash for the door and left.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
