backing down
Example Sentences
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By Saturday, as an urgent rescue mission was under way to find a missing U.S. aviator whose aircraft was shot down in Iran, the president showed no signs of backing down on the new strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
So far, neither side is showing signs of backing down, foreshadowing a fight that could take years.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
However, Heraskevych has already said he has no intention of backing down and he was wearing it again in training at the Cortina Sliding Centre on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Characteristically, Ellison is not backing down, say sources close to the tech mogul who were not authorized to comment.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025
Now, though, his threats are the only reason I have to fight—the sheer perverse glory of not backing down.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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