backing out
Example Sentences
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Shares have since bounced back after the company announced in February it was backing out of the bidding war by not matching Paramount’s latest offer.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The jury instead found that certain of his public claims of problems in Twitter's user metrics, and that he was possibly backing out of the $44bn acquisition deal, were intentionally misleading.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 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
Buyers are backing out of deals based on issues that arise during inspections or other worries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Knowing Riddle’s fickleness, he opted not to call him directly to negotiate in private; with only the two of them talking, there would be few consequences to backing out.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
