as in to back out
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The former is set up the same way, with Sam refusing to kiss Percy during a game of truth or dare, only for Charlie to swoop in — and ultimately back out in the show.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
11 June 2026 -
Sources said a different Big 12 team, TCU, was the initial target before backing out of what essentially is a home game for the Aztecs.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The conflict threatened to explode again on Monday, when Iran and Israel fired missiles at each other before both sides backed down.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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But then a pair of comfortable Adidas sneakers appear, bringing her back down to Earth despite the dreamlike quality of the dress and the romantic allure of seeing Brad Pitt by her side.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
7 June 2026
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Strategic shakeup Usually buying and selling is a cop out, but with where the Red Sox are in their competitive cycle the approach might make some sense.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 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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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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To conclude the mission, the lander would launch back off the moon and dock again with Orion, which would fly the crew back home to Earth.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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The captain backed off, but Curry never forgot the look in his eyes, or the venom in his voice.—
Clint Smith,
The Atlantic,
9 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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