backed off
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The next month, however, they dropped the charges against both men, and the DHS backed off its narrative in a rare admission of possible wrongdoing of its officers.
From Salon ● Sep. 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
States have also backed off on strict consequences for schools whose students fail to make progress on standardized tests, Kane said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
But after hitting a record in January, bullion prices backed off.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
I hung the phone up quick as I could and backed off a few steps, staring at it.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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