as in backed 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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Delrahim blames merger concerns on fear-mongering, antisemitism Although Netflix backed out of its deal to buy Paramount in February, Delrahim believes Netflix is trying to turn people against Paramount buying WBD.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026 -
That’s why Henry Ford embraced this race, entering two cars—and offering to wager on the outcome—even as nearly every other American automaker backed out.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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Granted, Reznor backed off the microphone during certain sequences to preserve his voice.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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Wednesday’s announcement makes Mooresville the latest city where developers have either backed off their plans for a data center, or had their plans for a data center voted down by local leaders amid public backlash.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
13 Aug. 2025
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As the protests continued, Bulgaria’s government, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, eventually backed down, vowing to drop the most divisive elements of the budget, including tax and social security increases.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
3 Dec. 2025
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Israel was reluctant to agree to a UN mandate for the international force but backed down under US pressure, according to a senior Israeli official.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Last year, another manufacturer recalled its product — ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula — after an outbreak of infant botulism sickened dozens of babies across the country.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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An organic baby formula is being voluntarily recalled after three infants who were fed the product were hospitalized with infant botulism, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Finked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finked%20out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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