fall back

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Since the S&P 500’s price-to-earnings ratio currently is near the high end of its historical range, it’s optimistic to assume it won’t fall back.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Bitcoin has been in the doldrums for months, with its fall back from highs above $100,000 in late 2025 accelerating since January and prices languishing around $60,000 until a slow march higher through April.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In new forecasts, the central bank said that if energy prices fall from current levels relatively soon, inflation would pick up to 3.6% by the end of this year, but fall back in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Once airborne, microplastics can also fall back to Earth, adding to pollution in oceans and soils around the world.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

But what gets me down is never having any capital to fall back upon.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier