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
That same day, UK 10-year gilt yield – a measure of the effective interest rate on a 10-year loan to government – fell back, something attributed to Burnham's attempt to calm markets.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
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
As the car pulled out of the yard and onto the road, Ophie fell back against the seat and let the tears she’d been holding back finally fall.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
