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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However, Federal Reserve Bank of New York data presents a contrasting narrative, with consumers expecting lower inflation following the Trump administration's tariff pullback in April, which highlights the sensitivity of expectations to policy announcements rather than actual price movements.
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Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Analysts had been expecting a slight improvement, given recent tariff negotiations and pullbacks by the Trump administration.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 17 June 2025
As an example, Thomas pointed to hair care and salon services reporting a pullback in spending as consumers go longer between appointments or try to do the service at home.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Trump has instituted a nationwide pullback of efforts to acknowledge or promote, diversity, equity and inclusion, which includes the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
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Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Analysts had been expecting a slight improvement, given recent tariff negotiations and pullbacks by the Trump administration.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 17 June 2025
As an example, Thomas pointed to hair care and salon services reporting a pullback in spending as consumers go longer between appointments or try to do the service at home.
—Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Trump has instituted a nationwide pullback of efforts to acknowledge or promote, diversity, equity and inclusion, which includes the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025
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 26 Jun. 2025.
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