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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From the conclusions drawn by Bank of America’s proprietary “bubble risk indicator,” analysts remain relatively untroubled about U.S. stock indices and say equities will quickly bounce back from any pullback.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
The institutional moves presaged a broader ad-market pullback that accelerated Trade Desk’s stock-price decline throughout 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The more attractive yields already available in the bond market, as well as seasonal influences, are among the factors driving a series of articles on what investors should do ahead of a possible stock-market pullback:
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
The recent share-price pullback is a chance for investors to think about what they are willing to pay for this market power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I've had a hard pullback, but all is not lost.
From Joe's Luck Always Wide Awake by Horatio Alger
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