fell back
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The stock broke out from its monthslong trading range of $165-$195 amid wider enthusiasm about the semiconductor sector last week but subsequently fell back.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Employment fell back into negative territory in April after reaching a one-year peak in the month prior.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Meanwhile, oil prices fell back below $100 per barrel on Tuesday.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
In the next message, the chatbot fell back into character.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Despite what Molly had told him, Boaz had half expected to hit brick when he fell back through the screen.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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