fell back

past tense of fall back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fell back
Verb
  • However, as part of that deal, Yellow would pay 100 percent if the company withdrew from the plans.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The zoo withdrew blood plasma from Ruth, who was part of a zoo donor program.
    Don Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the clip, the puppy dashed toward his new little friend; at first the Chihuahua retreated, stuck his tongue out and paw up, and then bounded toward him.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Instead of developing arguments or persuading people, both sides have retreated to their silos and erected their own media echo chambers.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Martinez retired from coaching at Oakmont last year and is in his final year as a physical education teacher.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Stengel, who had no children, retired to and died in California and made his name in New York and around the nation.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Facing third and goal, Wells dropped back and decided to tuck the ball, dodging two defenders on his way to a seven-yard touchdown run.
    Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
  • In the third quarter, Bryce Young dropped back and under pressure lobbed the ball about 35 yards in McMillan’s general direction.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Diane pulled out a sheet from a stack of papers, and it was all crumpled up with the lyrics to the song.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Others pulled out the cameras to make comical content regarding the looming doomsday.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Fell back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fell%20back. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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