backing out
Example Sentences
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Two Harbors Investment TWO 0.71%increase; green up pointing triangle accepted an improved acquisition bid from CrossCountry Mortgage, backing out of its previous merger agreement with UWM Holdings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
However, backing out because you’re worried about the agreed price, HOA fees and property taxes is not a valid reason.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
Details in official communications between Nigeria and the United States have at times differed, possibly due to Washington apparently backing out of issuing a joint statement with Abuja, according to Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
Lavender, a cornerback from Mater Dei High, made a similar move by backing out of his commitment to Washington and pledging to become a Bruin.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025
Most people used their motors to get out of the marina, firing them up in the slip and backing out with great noise and smell— that’s how Owen put it.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
