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
The multibillion-dollar Stargate project is part of the ChatGPT maker’s expanding AI infrastructure buildout, but the pullback marks a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s efforts to make the UK a global AI hub.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Selling after a pullback, even a modest one, can reduce your proceeds significantly compared to recent highs, and this is especially relevant right now.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But Carlson observed that 5% pullbacks are common, in good times and bad — only three years since 1990 have gone without one.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The global financing landscape was also marked by a pullback from traditional commercial broadcasters as TF1’s and M6’s investment in movies fell by 33% to 32,8 M€ and 26.9% to 24,5 M€, respectively.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Selling after a pullback, even a modest one, can reduce your proceeds significantly compared to recent highs, and this is especially relevant right now.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
But Carlson observed that 5% pullbacks are common, in good times and bad — only three years since 1990 have gone without one.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The global financing landscape was also marked by a pullback from traditional commercial broadcasters as TF1’s and M6’s investment in movies fell by 33% to 32,8 M€ and 26.9% to 24,5 M€, respectively.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullback
Noun
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Private credit funds, meanwhile, often restrict withdrawals during times of stress.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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And that's something a CD can offer – not only against market conditions but also against an endless cycle of withdrawals and deposits that a costly early withdrawal penalty can easily discourage.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Following the island's slow pivot to commercial fishing and tourism, Sailrock South Caicos, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World (SLH), debuted in 2017 to offer a luxury retreat, while also preserving the island’s famously undisturbed environment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mara was credited with just one block, but his mere presence made UConn either throw up circus shots high off the glass or retreat from the paint altogether.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullback. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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