backing out

Example Sentences

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Local officials accused Horning of backing out of a plan to help fund an overhaul of the iconic gondola connecting Telluride and Mountain Village—a free 12-minute ride that stitches the two towns together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

However, backing out because you’re worried about the agreed price, HOA fees and property taxes is not a valid reason.

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

When Harper asks Pam if anyone ever left the group after just one turn of the Wheel, Pam — a true believer — can’t fathom backing out of the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

Most people used their motors to get out of the marina, firing them up in the slip and backing out with great noise and smell— that’s how Owen put it.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen