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climbing down

verb

present participle of climb down
as in backing down

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  1. backing down
  2. bowing out
Verb
  • Tehran has no intention of backing down in the face of an American naval blockade and attacks on its oil tankers, said the official, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive matters.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately, because the militias are extremely willing to use force against their own people, including against security forces, the government finds itself in a position of backing down in the face of these militias.
    — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of backing down
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  • This was a two-team race between two wild-card teams that won their playoff openers last season before bowing out in the divisional round.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • After bowing out of competition in Venice, the film will probably find a place to be on streaming.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bowing out
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“Climbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing%20down. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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