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

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

Biologists had to use a ladder to climb down into the space for his weekly feedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Boldly she began to climb down toward the ladder propped against the edge of the roof.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers