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

“We’re backing out a little because the rebates are going away,” Jim said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025

I was supposed to sleep over J.T.’s house that night, only I was thinking of backing out on him because I wasn’t up for it.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings