fall back

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Economists say a prolonged conflict could see consumer prices peak at 4.8% in 2027, while in a less adverse scenario inflation could fall back to the ECB’s 2% target next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Norris never had that to fall back on.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

“That wouldn’t mean prices fall back, but that would bring on somewhat of a leveling off of prices.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Was it easy to fall back into your rhythms?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Caught by surprise, as Falkenhayn had planned, and overwhelmed by the enemy’s numbers and firepower, the French began to fall back as the Germans advanced toward the key forts of Vaux and Douaumont.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman