as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation
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Recent Examples of pullback
But production beyond greater Toronto has emerged as a welcome buffer, with regional bonus incentives, cheaper labor and a diverse array of iconic locations helping the province weather Hollywood’s pullback.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The $111-billion deal faces opposition among film and television industry workers, many of whom have been sidelined after previous consolidations among the original studios and a pullback in production that has hurt the L.A. economy.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Volatility matters, but so does where the asset closes, whether buyers return after pullbacks, and whether support levels continue to hold over several sessions.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 4 May 2026
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
The $111-billion deal faces opposition among film and television industry workers, many of whom have been sidelined after previous consolidations among the original studios and a pullback in production that has hurt the L.A. economy.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Volatility matters, but so does where the asset closes, whether buyers return after pullbacks, and whether support levels continue to hold over several sessions.
—Nia Bowers, Ascend Agency, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullback
Noun
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The withdrawal of 5,000 troops might drop numbers below that limit.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Under the settlement, the sheriff agreed to boost medical and dental staffing and training and expand treatment for people experiencing substance-use withdrawal.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Burnout, grief, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges are pushing more Americans to look beyond traditional outpatient care — and recovery retreats are stepping into that gap.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullback. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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