pullback
noun
pull·back
ˈpu̇l-ˌbak 
: a pulling back
especially
: an orderly withdrawal of troops from a position or area
Examples of pullback in a Sentence
a pullback in consumer spending
the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation
Recent Examples on the Web
When Xi has faced headwinds, his policy pullback has been minimal, and the adjustments have been narrow and targeted.
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Evan S. Medeiros, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Collectors are still willing to break records for rare and unique items despite a pullback in second-hand prices for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet watches that peaked in 2022.
—Andy Hoffman, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
Despite the pullback in sales, the national median home sales price climbed 4.8% from a year earlier to $393,500.
—Alex Veiga, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Editors’ Picks In the United States, Republican politicians have cited the pullback in Europe to justify laws against youth gender medicine.
—Azeen Ghorayshi, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
After both pullbacks, AI was higher one of month later, averaging an impressive 22.8% pop.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The first six-week stage would bring a partial Israeli pullback in Gaza and the release of all female hostages held by the militants in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2024
Uptrends and pullbacks in the production of goods have less impact now.
—Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
If that turns out to be the case, tech stocks, which are seen as higher-risk assets and thus typically face pressure when rates rise, could suffer a pullback.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Evan S. Medeiros, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Collectors are still willing to break records for rare and unique items despite a pullback in second-hand prices for Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet watches that peaked in 2022.
—Andy Hoffman, Fortune Europe, 22 Apr. 2024
Despite the pullback in sales, the national median home sales price climbed 4.8% from a year earlier to $393,500.
—Alex Veiga, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024
Editors’ Picks In the United States, Republican politicians have cited the pullback in Europe to justify laws against youth gender medicine.
—Azeen Ghorayshi, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
After both pullbacks, AI was higher one of month later, averaging an impressive 22.8% pop.
—Schaeffer's Investment Research, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The first six-week stage would bring a partial Israeli pullback in Gaza and the release of all female hostages held by the militants in exchange for the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2024
Uptrends and pullbacks in the production of goods have less impact now.
—Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
If that turns out to be the case, tech stocks, which are seen as higher-risk assets and thus typically face pressure when rates rise, could suffer a pullback.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullback. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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