fall back

Example Sentences

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When SpaceX suffered an explosion in September 2016, it took 15 months to return to service - and SpaceX had other pads to fall back on.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

And now, when Smith doesn’t get a call, he has ABS to fall back on.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

You can’t fall back on that money in an emergency like you could with a retirement account.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

In addition, we would stop ourselves out of this position if the ratios fall back to new lows, below last week’s lows.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

When I fall back into the saddle, my leg slaps against her flank and she whinnies.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi