fall back

Example Sentences

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When SpaceX suffered an explosion in September 2016, it took 15 months to return to service - and SpaceX had other pads to fall back on.

From BBC • 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

Then again, it wouldn’t come with millions of dollars to fall back on, either.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The question is whether it’s a pause or a more sustained fall back down to Earth.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

So I fall back into my crouch and push.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day