climbed down

verb

past tense of climb down
as in backed down

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  1. backed down
  2. bowed out
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  • But the Academy eventually backed down from that idea after the WGA and DGA took issue with the Emmy proposals; the Academy’s director and writer peer groups drafted a compromise.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • Blanche backed down and said the Justice Department would not implement the fund.
    — Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of backed down
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  • Schwarber and Bryce Harper, who bowed out in the opening round, lingered on the field, their children running around them.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Quote of the Day The words of Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal bowed out of the tournament with a 1-0 defeat to Spain just a few hours before the USA lost to Belgium.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
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