as in to back out
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Verb
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Early in the film, Perry sits behind the wheel of her car, adjusts the rearview mirror and backs out of the garage.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026 -
Investigators said Horner accidentally struck the child with his delivery truck while backing out of the driveway.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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Let’s get inflation back down to 2%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 May 2026
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While the baking soda is sitting, bring another pot of baking soda to a boil and slowly pour it back down the drain once the ten minutes are up.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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The case, which has only recently come to the attention of POST officials, highlights the limits of state oversight even after lawmakers passed significant police reform aimed at forcing dishonest cops out of the profession.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Climb the 900-odd steps (or cop out in a car) for a walk through its eight baroque bastions and some breathtaking views.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some plants wimp out when temperatures soar—but not these heat-tolerant perennials.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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These thick, long-lasting steamers will never wimp out mid-shower, and the cute packaging sure doesn't hurt either.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Murphy said Newsom has championed major policies and been reluctant to back off them later when revenue doesn’t pencil out.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The administration backed off ending the government conservatorship of the mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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“Chicken (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicken%20%28out%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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