backed off

Example Sentences

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Though he eventually backed off, Alary was still out $12,000 Canadian of his own money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

There was no-one else around to help, and Asadian said he backed off before seeing the attacker walk into the greengrocer's next to the bus stop, as if he was a "normal shopper".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Northrop essentially backed off its 2028 free cash flow goal of $4 billion amid higher investment spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

On the third try he backed off and thought about it.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen