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backed off

VERB

retreat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon back down balk give up surrender withdraw

WEAK

recede retire yield

Example Sentences

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United made soundings around Brighton's Carlos Baleba last summer, but backed off when a fee in excess of £100m was mentioned.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

States have also backed off on strict consequences for schools whose students fail to make progress on standardized tests, Kane said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

But after hitting a record in January, bullion prices backed off.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The 65-year-old prime minister has backed off from pressuring the Bank of Japan toward looser monetary policy.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

They got the message loud and clear and backed off to their end of the court.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan