pullback
Americannoun
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the act of pulling back, especially a retreat or a strategic withdrawal of troops; pullout.
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that which pulls something back or impedes its forward movement.
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Machinery. a device for pulling a moving part to its original position.
Etymology
Origin of pullback
First recorded in 1585–95; noun use of verb phrase pull back
Example Sentences
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Altmann said he’s looking for a total pullback by the S&P 500 of around 6% or 7% — which he sees as possibly halfway done already due to recent drops.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
That’s the view of Morgan Stanley strategists led by Mike Wilson, who, in a note published Monday, start with a postmortem of the latest pullback.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
A doji candle on May 6 signaled indecision and preceded the pullback to current levels.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“After the strength of the recent rally, a pullback in markets was to be expected,” writes Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi, CIO Americas and global head of equities, UBS Chief Investment Office.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
I've had a hard pullback, but all is not lost.
From Joe's Luck Always Wide Awake by Alger, Horatio
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