as in to back out
to break a promise or agreement
I can't believe you'd fink out on me and leave me to go to the party alone!
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Some of the Russian crude oil sent to India is then refined and exported back out to other countries – because sanctions on Moscow don’t include products refined outside Russia.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025 -
The Yankees got their 2024 AL Rookie of the Year back out on the mound for the first time this season on Sunday afternoon against the Miami Marlins.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
3 Aug. 2025
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Key Facts Bullish, which issued an IPO price of $37 per share, opened at $90 and peaked at about $118 before the stock pared gains back down to around $85 as of around 2:35 p.m. EDT.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The president, for his part, isn’t backing down despite flagging consumer sentiment and consternation from economists.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Those ahead of him backed off, reluctant to engage.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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For the good of all, Trump ought to back off and tend to the expansive business that is his responsibility under the Constitution.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The actor recalled an argument between the two that escalated.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While recently appearing on SiriusXM’s Jeff Lewis Live, the 39-year-old That’s So Raven star recalled her ex-boyfriend not only getting another woman pregnant during their relationship, but audaciously asking her to be the baby’s Godmother.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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