back out
verb
backed out; backing out; backs out
: to withdraw especially from a commitment or contest
Examples of back out in a Sentence
she backed out on her offer to help with the wedding planning
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Daughtry, citing Trump’s endorsement, backed out and endorsed Knott.
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Mark Harris, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Joel, who ended a residency of his own at Madison Square Garden over the summer, will next perform on Long Island for New Year's Eve before heading back out on the road early next year.
—Sarah Michaud, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Kardashian covers her face—showing off her long French manicure—in a combination of fear and embarrassment, her eyes looking for either reassurance or permission to back out.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
After a brief intermission—where Kimmel and special guests RZA, Billie Eilish, and Finneas highlighted the charitable work of Homeboy Industries and Support And Feed—Metallica superfan Jason Momoa brought the band back out with a heartfelt, personal introduction.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Mark Harris, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Joel, who ended a residency of his own at Madison Square Garden over the summer, will next perform on Long Island for New Year's Eve before heading back out on the road early next year.
—Sarah Michaud, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Kardashian covers her face—showing off her long French manicure—in a combination of fear and embarrassment, her eyes looking for either reassurance or permission to back out.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Nov. 2024
After a brief intermission—where Kimmel and special guests RZA, Billie Eilish, and Finneas highlighted the charitable work of Homeboy Industries and Support And Feed—Metallica superfan Jason Momoa brought the band back out with a heartfelt, personal introduction.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Back out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20out. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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