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Vastril confirmed that Saleh never backs down from a challenge.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026 -
The heat backs down for a more enjoyable warmth Friday into Saturday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Climbs down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbs%20down. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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