backed out
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Among the artists who have publicly backed out are Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and the Commodores.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
In Hanover County, Virginia, the owner of a warehouse that ICE planned to buy backed out of the deal after local leaders and protesters opposed the plan.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
Due to the war, Mideast steelmakers have backed out of contracts to supply Canada-based Cascadia Metals with hundreds of containers of steel and aluminum, according to Jim Ritchie, its chief executive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Netflix’s stock is up about 9% since it backed out of the bidding war.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Suddenly, while Jody watched, the black dog stiffened, and backed out of the hole and looked up the hill toward the cleft in the ridge where the road came through.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
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