fall back

Example Sentences

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Even if a peace deal eventually materializes, the oil price isn’t likely to fall back to levels seen before the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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

She’d do what her parents had suggested, send it back, fall back into them to become a three again.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi