as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
resistance from native forces was greater than expected, and the invading army was forced to fall back
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Recent Examples of fall back
The Democratic nominee’s favorability ratings have fallen back to earth.
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Matthew Continetti, National Review, 26 Oct. 2024
After all, weddings are unique to every couple, so there aren’t always hard-and-fast rules to fall back on.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
If Trump loses the election, Trump Media has little to fall back on.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
But what happens when the economy falls back to earth?…
California’s Foreign Policy
California is the most populous state in the United States.
—James O. Goldsborough, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Continetti, National Review, 26 Oct. 2024
After all, weddings are unique to every couple, so there aren’t always hard-and-fast rules to fall back on.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
If Trump loses the election, Trump Media has little to fall back on.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
But what happens when the economy falls back to earth?…
California’s Foreign Policy
California is the most populous state in the United States.
—James O. Goldsborough, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fall back
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall back
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There are vague references to Wyler’s work in Kabul and Beirut and her concerns for Afghan women after the U.S. withdrew from the country.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The day after the deal, the United States government offered to withdraw sanctions on Venezuelan oil, gas, sovereign bonds and gold.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Automakers that used to supply affordable vehicles have retreated from the market.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, on Monday, yields retreated, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling to 4.27 percent from 4.38 percent last Friday.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The pass-happy approach seemed destined to doom the Trojans until midway through the third quarter, when Moss dropped back on fourth and nine, in desperate need of a spark.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Two minutes before halftime, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love dropped back into his end zone and was shoved with two hands — but not sacked for a safety — by a chasing Rams defender.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
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This allowed several cables to pull out of the sockets, ultimately causing the platform to plummet into the reflector more than 400 feet below, according to the report.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Indiana Fever star may have even served as a good luck charm for McCaffery as the Bulldogs pulled out a win on opening night, defeating the Missouri State Bears 72-65.Natasha Dye, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details a debt repurchase program, with the company retiring $31,100,000 in principal of its senior notes during the quarter.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Just like the Apple Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard, the Apple Magic Trackpad is receiving a minor update this year, with Apple finally retiring the Lightning port and replacing it with a USB-C port.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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