fall back

Example Sentences

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If you find it hard to remember which way the clocks will change, then the phrase "spring forward, fall back" is a useful reminder.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

While the impact on growth may be relatively modest if energy prices start to fall back soon, even in that scenario inflation rates are set to jump, according to the new projections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Norris never had that to fall back on.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

This higher price equilibrium reflects lingering concerns among some analysts that the Strait of Hormuz will need to be fully opened for oil prices to fall back to levels seen before the Iran war began.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Even thought of chewing with my mouth open and letting all the mashed up food fall back onto my plate.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye