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It expects inflation in the Group of 20 leading economies to rise to 4% this year from 3.4% in 2025, but fall back to 3.1% next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

There may be a time in the World Cup when a low target needs to be chased much quicker and England would have a useful reference point to fall back upon.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

It’s easy enough in theory to fall back on the principle, “well, too bad — let this be a lesson to you!”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Then I’d fall back, remembering what Anna had taught me.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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