backed off

Example Sentences

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Although gas prices have backed off a bit from their recent highs, they are still up more than 50% in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

United made soundings around Brighton's Carlos Baleba last summer, but backed off when a fee in excess of £100m was mentioned.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Though he eventually backed off, Alary was still out $12,000 Canadian of his own money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

But after hitting a record in January, bullion prices backed off.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

She gave me a startled look like the hoot owl at the Amish farm, then backed off toward a shelf of Beanie Babies.

From "Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key" by Jack Gantos