pullback

Example Sentences

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One possible cause of a pullback later this year could be if the war in the Middle East war causes downward adjustments to late-2026 or 2027 earnings per share outlooks.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“The question is if we do get a meaningful pullback in semis, can other parts of the market actually pick up the slack?”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The outlook for younger workers could flounder if the effects of the recent oil shock lead to a pullback in discretionary spending.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“Both scenarios can result in a tentative pullback in” the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar, the team says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

I've had a hard pullback, but all is not lost.

From Joe's Luck Always Wide Awake by Alger, Horatio