Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing down
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In fact Putin’s history of backing down from threats points to vulnerabilities beneath the surface.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The 45-year-old Williams earlier exited in the first round of both singles – bowing out against Karolína Muchová in three sets – and mixed doubles.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Much of his focus has been on cost cutting, which has improved Intel’s outlook to return to profitability but raised concerns the chipmaker may be bowing out of the race for technological leadership.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Climbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing%20down. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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