step back

Example Sentences

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After a sharp correction from recent highs, homebuilder stocks are beginning to stabilize as buyers step back into the group.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Treasury yields took a step back as investors fretted about war-driven inflation while worrying about an economic slowdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Princess of Wales will step back on to the international stage on Wednesday, with a trip to the Italian city of Reggio Emilia, in a personal landmark in her recovery from cancer.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

It was like asking me to step back in time and try to be in a place that already passed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

I take a step back and bump into the dog, who lurches away and disappears around the corner of the building.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith