back off

Example Sentences

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The team used technology called LIDAR, which measures pollution in the atmosphere by shooting out lots of laser pulses and seeing which bounce back off something.

From Barron's

Jonah put the cap back on the marker, peeled the backing off the name tag, and slapped it on his chest.

From Literature

The chief also urged Washington to back off: “We’re taking this very seriously,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alarfaj said some conservative families have become more strict, taking up the slack as the state backs off of its enforcement of social restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The companies “knew that their design tactics were harming young girls’ mental health, and they didn’t back off.

From Los Angeles Times