drop back
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“The drop back in the prices paid index was a surprise considering the further leg up in oil prices last month,” analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
On any given play, players on the defensive line can drop back into coverage while defensive backs can fly in from unexpected angles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Gasly started to drop back and the Italian moved past the Frenchman, Hamilton and finally Piastri before joining a three-car battle for the lead with Verstappen.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
With Sanabria out, Paintsil had to drop back on several occasions and switched positions with Furuhashi on the attack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
“You stay right there with Naomi, don’t go no further. I tell you to drop back, you’d better listen fast. And mind your sister, you hear?”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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