pullback
noun
pull·back
ˈpu̇l-ˌbak 
: a pulling back
especially
: an orderly withdrawal of troops from a position or area
Examples of pullback in a Sentence
a pullback in consumer spending
the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation
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Analyst Justin Post said that Meta’s recent pullback has now created an attractive opportunity for investors.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The latest pullbacks have come with the stock market percolating along at historically generous valuations.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Whether the pullback is technical or fundamental Another consideration is whether gold's recent drop actually signals a true turning point or is simply a reset after a rapid climb.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
And Darren Rebelez, CEO of the convenience store chain Casey’s General Stores, told investors last month that a significant pullback in customer spending is unlikely unless gas approaches $5 per gallon.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
The latest pullbacks have come with the stock market percolating along at historically generous valuations.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Whether the pullback is technical or fundamental Another consideration is whether gold's recent drop actually signals a true turning point or is simply a reset after a rapid climb.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
And Darren Rebelez, CEO of the convenience store chain Casey’s General Stores, told investors last month that a significant pullback in customer spending is unlikely unless gas approaches $5 per gallon.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullback. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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