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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbed down
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Google appears to have backed down in its AI dispute with Disney.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026 -
The administration has eased its tone and admitted mistakes in its immigration enforcement campaign since Pretti’s killing, but hasn’t backed down completely or paused operations in Minneapolis, as critics demanded.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The sinkhole didn’t appear to be connected to any public utilities, so the organization bowed out, Krul said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Austin Beutner bowed out of the race due to the death of his 22-year-old daughter.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Climbed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbed%20down. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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