pullback
noun
pull·back
ˈpu̇l-ˌbak 
: a pulling back
especially
: an orderly withdrawal of troops from a position or area
Examples of pullback in a Sentence
a pullback in consumer spending
the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation
Recent Examples on the Web
As the bull market enters its third year, investors are wondering how much more room there is to run before a pullback is due.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
Until this week’s pullback, the market’s recent performance told a remarkable story.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
However, this pullback has the stock running into a historically bullish trendline.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
There was a pullback in spending at furniture shops (-1.4%) and electronics stores (-3.3%).
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
Until this week’s pullback, the market’s recent performance told a remarkable story.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
However, this pullback has the stock running into a historically bullish trendline.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
There was a pullback in spending at furniture shops (-1.4%) and electronics stores (-3.3%).
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pullback
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullback. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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