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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

They believe they are largely responsible for the authorities' climb down.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Kaitlin could barely keep her arms around Z’s neck, which meant the guy had no hands to grab anything to help him make the climb down.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau