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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It also has helped that any pullbacks since 2020 have prompted retail investors to buy the dip.
From MarketWatch
The consensus is dangerously positive, making a pullback both more likely and more likely to be significant.
Price pullbacks in gold and silver are being treated as opportunities — and that says a lot about investor confidence.
Price pullbacks have failed to spark fears of an end to the rally and are instead treated as opportunities to buy at lower prices.
From MarketWatch
Pinterest makes money through advertising on its platform, and the company has been hurt by a recent pullback in spending among larger companies.
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