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backing off



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There is no indication that Miller is backing off these expectations.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Markets rebounded as the president calmed nerves on Wednesday, backing off his threats and citing a “framework of a future deal” over Greenland.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Buyers are backing off due to high housing costs and economic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

There is no sign the government is backing off, but Kyle recently told a committee of MPs that there were 26 consultations to come on exactly how these measures will be implemented.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

The trick, he knew, was to stay off the brake and to keep his traveling speed low and steady, backing off the accelerator at the crests of hills and evenly gaining momentum in the dips.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson



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