pull back
Britishverb
noun
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the act of pulling back
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a device for restraining the motion of a mechanism, etc, or for returning it to its original position
Example Sentences
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While some grocers have unveiled expansion plans, others have had to pull back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The reports come as traders speculate about the outlook for the AI boom, with analysts pointing out that markets fret when firms ramp up spending but also grow concerned when they pull back.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were down 0.8%, the first pull back in four months, led by lower activity at new car dealers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
If banks pull back on providing loans because they become unprofitable, companies will have less capital available to them to grow their businesses and consumers will have a more difficult time borrowing money to spend.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
I pull back the covers, tucked tightly around the mattress, and slip between the sheets.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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