back out

Example Sentences

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In addition to getting straight back out of the Championship, the club have resolved to repair the fractured relationship with their fans.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“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

Buyers, for their part, have grown more accustomed to high housing payments, with pending home sales rising, and may be less likely to back out due to sticker shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Both companies have an option to back out of the deal, which could cost Anthropic $45 billion by the time it expires.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

After I change into shorts and a T-shirt, I crawl under my desk to pick up the shiny round button, and Mom knocks on the door when I’m climbing back out with it.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison