dropback

American

[drop-bak] / ˈdrɒpˌbæk /

noun

a lowering, as of prices or standards, especially to a previous level.

Auto manufacturers requested a dropback in emissions standards.

Etymology

Origin of dropback

Noun use of verb phrase drop back

Example Sentences

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Washington State’s burgeoning star has displayed creativity and elusiveness, wisdom and maturity, illustrating how much he developed over the offseason with nearly every dropback.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2023

Or what if Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick hadn’t tattooed Brock Purdy’s right elbow on the quarterback’s third dropback?

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2023

They have the worst defense in the NFL by dropback success rate, a metric used to describe how effective a play was based on the down and distance.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022

The Rams have been terrific against the run, but rank 24th in dropback success rate, so the pass defense has shown some cracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2022

By EPA per dropback, Geno Smith’s performance ranked 12th among all quarterbacks, ahead of players such as Jackson, Carr, Brady, Joe Burrow and Aaron Rodgers.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2022

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