fall back

Example Sentences

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When SpaceX lost a pad in 2016 it took 15 months to rebuild it — and SpaceX had other pads to fall back on.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

However, Megan Greene said the MPC can’t rely on markets to do its job, and yields will likely fall back if the BOE doesn’t raise the key rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

I let my head fall back on the seat and tried not to think about anything but mountains.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart