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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That could leave the market vulnerable to a sharp early-year pullback if investors see the latest advances in China as a threat to U.S. leadership in AI technologies.
From Barron's
The equity pullback arrived on Liberation Day, while the greenback has yet to recover from its slide at the start of this year.
From MarketWatch
“I do not believe today’s pullback represents a shift in the broader price trend or a fundamental rejection of further higher highs,” Gule said.
From MarketWatch
Though there has been a pullback in white-collar employment, Ullrich said the current dynamics may eventually need to change.
David Oxley, chief climate and commodities economist at Capital Economics, however, says while tight supplies will keep prices elevated over the near term, fading China demand into 2026 could trigger a broader pullback.
From Barron's
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