back out

Example Sentences

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“That’s an incredible number,” he said, adding that even after you back out technology stocks from that figure, earnings were still up an impressive 14%.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Money goes in and comes right back out again to pay current medical expenses, and it almost always stays in cash, earning little to no interest.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The way the ball flew back out of play for a throw-in had to suggest it came off Nicholson's head, so the VAR must think it came off his hand at the same time too.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“I had him get back out with the guys and be there whether he practiced or played.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“Nothing!” they all shouted, and a wall of trolls formed in front of the hole, shuffling me back out of the way.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff