as in to back out
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Alexander was able to counter Slater’s high-flying abilities just for a moment and knocked him back out of the ring.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026 -
The Chargers reminded Baltimore of the Ravens backing out of their trade with the Raiders for Maxx Crosby.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Jamie Knight-Lebel is going to be a full-time Canada centre-back down the road.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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This singular event can be the catalyst needed to get oil moving back down and bond yields following, freeing Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to lower rates.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The case, which has only recently come to the attention of POST officials, highlights the limits of state oversight even after lawmakers passed significant police reform aimed at forcing dishonest cops out of the profession.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Climb the 900-odd steps (or cop out in a car) for a walk through its eight baroque bastions and some breathtaking views.—
Helen Brown,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some plants wimp out when temperatures soar—but not these heat-tolerant perennials.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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These thick, long-lasting steamers will never wimp out mid-shower, and the cute packaging sure doesn't hurt either.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2025
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These grassroots complaints have haunted Cornyn throughout his reelection campaign, leading him to back off his past support of the filibuster.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Trump has repeatedly set deadlines for Tehran and then backed off.—
Ben Finley,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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“Chicken (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicken%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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