fell back
Example Sentences
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It fell back unexpectedly last month, but this came largely due to a rise in the number of people who had stopped looking for work, rather than an increase in hiring.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Employment fell back into negative territory in April after reaching a one-year peak in the month prior.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Norris led a McLaren one-two ahead of Oscar Piastri, who fell back from Norris as the race developed and was forced to hold off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in the closing laps.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
The price of digital assets fell back in line with futures markets.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 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
