Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing down
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The Senators aren’t backing down in the face of playing Carolina, seeking to build off losing to Toronto in six games in the first round last year.—
John Wawrow,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Trump has pushed back on the notion of backing down, framing his brinkmanship as a savvy negotiating tactic.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, after bowing out in the quarterfinals to Inter Miami, LAFC’s third consecutive MLS opponent following Colorado and Columbus, the current edition has delivered a much more flavorful experience.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Star quarterback Josh Allen is in the middle of his prime, and Buffalo can’t afford to waste any more of his best seasons bowing out of the playoffs at or before the AFC Championship game.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Climbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing%20down. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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