fall back

Example Sentences

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The rate of new home sales jumped in November, but fell back slightly in December.

From The Wall Street Journal

The world's largest economy grew at an annual pace of 1.4%% in the three months to December, falling back from a robust 4.4% in the prior quarter.

From BBC

Was it easy to fall back into your rhythms?

From Los Angeles Times

But as the immediate threat to his position appeared to pass, yields have fallen back.

From The Wall Street Journal

Katherine looked startled, but Chip nodded and fell back to talk to the boy behind them.

From Literature