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backing off

VERB

retreat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon back down balk give up surrender withdraw

WEAK

recede retire yield

Example Sentences

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“Any indication that there is some kind of resolution and that Iran is backing off their maximalist demands would be welcome by the oil market,” Cahill says.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

There is no indication that Miller is backing off these expectations.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Drivers will be backing off towards the end of straights - and being careful about when they apply the throttle - to ensure the most efficient energy usage, even on a qualifying lap.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Prospective buyers are backing off because even though monthly mortgage payments are down 1.2% year over year, housing costs are still high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

For a moment, Nok thought he was backing off.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat