backing out
Example Sentences
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“These common contingencies — inspection, appraisal, financing, sale of the buyer’s current home, clear title, etc. — mean that backing out for those reasons is lawful and permitted under the contract.”
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
Buyers aren’t the only ones backing out of deals, and there are cases in which there is little hope of saving a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
“We’re backing out a little because the rebates are going away,” Jim said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2025
She swung open the door to step in, screeched, and tripped herself backing out.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
