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
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The pullback isn’t limited to political films.
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Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 22 Mar. 2026
The price pullback came even as fresh strikes in the UAE fueled fears of prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran conflict.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
Any pullback will not be at the royal household’s request.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Alonzo, who coordinates the parade and street festival, said permits and safety regulations consistently increase cost year after year, and without a title sponsor – plus pullback from typical donors – this year wasn’t possible.
—Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Addie Morfoot, IndieWire, 22 Mar. 2026
The price pullback came even as fresh strikes in the UAE fueled fears of prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran conflict.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
Any pullback will not be at the royal household’s request.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 18 Mar. 2026
Alonzo, who coordinates the parade and street festival, said permits and safety regulations consistently increase cost year after year, and without a title sponsor – plus pullback from typical donors – this year wasn’t possible.
—Bella Monaco, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pullback
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullback. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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