Examples of back off in a Sentence
you'd better not back off on your promise to do all the planning for the big dance
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In 2024, Kentucky lawmakers considered allocating funds to support research on ibogaine, but backed off after pushback from doctors.
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Other carriers are still figuring out their plans, particularly as the Houthis have appeared to back off as the ceasefire remains.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025
Senate leadership recently backed off from its previous intent not to meet at all, agreeing to convene next Monday.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
First, when Will’s mother, Joyce (Winona Ryder), confronts a Demogorgon with an axe, Will sees through its eyes — and the creature appears to back off.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
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Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 5 Dec. 2025
Other carriers are still figuring out their plans, particularly as the Houthis have appeared to back off as the ceasefire remains.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2025
Senate leadership recently backed off from its previous intent not to meet at all, agreeing to convene next Monday.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
First, when Will’s mother, Joyce (Winona Ryder), confronts a Demogorgon with an axe, Will sees through its eyes — and the creature appears to back off.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Back off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20off. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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