fell back
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Stocks jerked higher initially after the Fed released its decision, but the major indexes fell back sharply into the red by the closing bell.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
U.S. stock futures steadied in early European trade as Brent crude oil fell back below $100 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The main international oil contract Brent North Sea fell back under $100 Friday after surging past the key milestone the previous day on escalating Middle East strikes, helping US and European stock markets stabilise.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Russell managed to pass Verstappen on lap nine before the four-time champion fell back into the clutches of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who moved past the Red Bull a lap later.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The wolf shouted, then struggled to push himself up, but quickly fell back to the bed and into another coughing fit.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
