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pull back

verb as in back away

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When the first wave pulled back, the debris around him loosened and sank, and he was able to climb onto a nearby roof.

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Despite “moments” when markets can pull back quickly, he said he’s more focused on the long-term opportunity.

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"Even after the pay package was proposed, he didn't pull back from his political commentary," adds Prof Lipton.

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Stocks have pulled back this month in stocks, but the bull market has remained intact, with the S&P 500 up 14.8% this year, according to FactSet data.

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Powers pulled back on the wheel to bring it up.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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