as in to back down
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Jones was part of a generation of Yavapai people who refused to back down when the federal government came for their 24,000-acre reservation in the 1970s and for their slot machines in the early 1990s.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025 -
In the summer, visitors can choose from an ice-cold mountain water dip or a slow drift on their backs down the large stream with stunning views of the historical inner city.—
Lea Dlugosch,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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That, similarly, pulls away to give us a better look at the Frame 5000D RS ARGB’s front fans.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 July 2025
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In response, Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America cut its visit to Hilo short, pulling away from the port at 4 p.m., two hours earlier than planned, and leaving a number of guests ashore.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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“Climb down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb%20down. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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