Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbing down
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Tehran shows no signs of backing down.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Iran, meanwhile, gave no signs of backing down.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Star quarterback Josh Allen is in the middle of his prime, and Buffalo can’t afford to waste any more of his best seasons bowing out of the playoffs at or before the AFC Championship game.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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After bowing out in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 with a 65-55 loss to Illinois, denying the Cougars a shot at a return trip to the Final Four, UH’s roster will look noticeably different for the 2026-27 season.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Climbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbing%20down. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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