backing out
Example Sentences
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After failing to reach him all day, I was convinced he was backing out of the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
“These common contingencies — inspection, appraisal, financing, sale of the buyer’s current home, clear title, etc. — mean that backing out for those reasons is lawful and permitted under the contract.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
Details in official communications between Nigeria and the United States have at times differed, possibly due to Washington apparently backing out of issuing a joint statement with Abuja, according to Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
Lavender, a cornerback from Mater Dei High, made a similar move by backing out of his commitment to Washington and pledging to become a Bruin.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
The owner of the voice came backing out of the undergrowth so that twigs scratched on a greasy wind-breaker.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
