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Although gas prices have backed off a bit from their recent highs, they are still up more than 50% in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

United made soundings around Brighton's Carlos Baleba last summer, but backed off when a fee in excess of £100m was mentioned.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

But after hitting a record in January, bullion prices backed off.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

After the last time the pair met, Trump noticeably backed off his comments about how Canada—of which Charles is head of state—should be America’s 51st state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The fire backed off, as even an elephant must at the sight of a dead snake.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury



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