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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Looking at this newborn chart’s technicals, any pullback to $47-$45 is a solid entry point.
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Tax cuts are providing a tailwind for consumer spending and business investment, but a pullback in household demand or sustained rise in input costs may prompt companies to recalibrate by shedding hours or positions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Leisure and hospitality and other services – industries that could be the first to show the effects from a broader pullback in consumer spending – added 14,000 jobs and 10,000 jobs, respectively.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Todd Gordon, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Tax cuts are providing a tailwind for consumer spending and business investment, but a pullback in household demand or sustained rise in input costs may prompt companies to recalibrate by shedding hours or positions.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Leisure and hospitality and other services – industries that could be the first to show the effects from a broader pullback in consumer spending – added 14,000 jobs and 10,000 jobs, respectively.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 8 May 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 17 May. 2026.
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