climb down

Example Sentences

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“They showed they could weather the storm and the administration had to climb down from the tariffs and spend most of the past year trying to mollify China.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

While attempting to climb down a set of stairs, Sanders fell sometime between 11:45 p.m. and 12:20 a.m., according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It takes some 45 seconds for a crane operator to climb down, let alone reach a shelter, Berestenko said.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The Chair of Stormont's Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs committee Robbie Butler welcomed the climb down but said it needs to be "removed totally".

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

“She’ll be fine. Constance, dear, please climb down from the chair now. We must hurry.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart