backing out
Example Sentences
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Am I a jerk for backing out now?
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
The jury instead found that certain of his public claims of problems in Twitter's user metrics, and that he was possibly backing out of the $44bn acquisition deal, were intentionally misleading.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 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
Buyers are backing out of deals based on issues that arise during inspections or other worries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
“Good day, ma’am,” I say, backing out of the front door ’fore she finds something else for me to do.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
