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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When Harper asks Pam if anyone ever left the group after just one turn of the Wheel, Pam — a true believer — can’t fathom backing out of the group.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025 -
Another long time partner, Recess is heading back out to Montauk as the official mocktail partner of the season.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The justices kicked the cases challenging the birthright citizenship policy back down to the lower courts, where judges will have to decide how to tailor their orders to comply with the new ruling.—
Tim Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Uncertainty ahead The justices kicked the cases challenging the birthright citizenship policy back down to the lower courts, where judges will have to decide how to tailor their orders to comply with the new ruling.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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White said Thursday air conditioning restored at the first building later shut back off, and that only half of the units in the second building had their air switched on at all.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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The talks between Russia, Ukraine and third countries have struggled to make progress after Moscow refused to back off its maximalist demands and presented a ceasefire proposal that would essentially amount to Ukraine’s capitulation.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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These board members are unfit to serve and must be recalled to restore accountability and public confidence.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Comments Midway through season 6 of Boy Meets World, Rider Strong recalls feeling tired of acting out dramatic storylines for his character Shawn Hunter.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
21 June 2025
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