as in to back out
to break a promise or agreement
I can't believe you'd fink out on me and leave me to go to the party alone!
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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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To hike to Mount Livermore, take the two-mile trek via the North Ridge Trail up — this portion includes about 144 wooden steps — and then climb back down via the Sunset Trail.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Highs will reach the low to mid 80s before a cold front drops Tuesday night's lows back down, clearing the way for a cooler, quieter midweek.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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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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Not basketball, after Fiebig recalled trying it and instead finding more joy in sitting on the court.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Unabashedly resorty, Orlebar Brown has taken the style in an unexpected direction with a striped navy pattern that recalls a banker’s pinstripes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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“Fink out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fink%20out. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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