fall back

Example Sentences

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Mrs. Thayer fell back in her chair, her head lolling on the pillow as if she were a rag doll.

From Literature

—Major U.S. indexes fell back in premarket trading after rallying to record highs Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal

—European indexes largely fell back from a suite of record closes Friday as banks and automakers dropped.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors could keep falling back in love with drug companies in 2026, regardless of what they do for waistlines.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The market has been very buoyant in 2025 and if memory prices do not fall back a little I would expect a reduction in consumer demand in 2026," he said.

From BBC