as in backed 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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The board’s decision to rename the center was followed by an exodus of artists who backed out of events, including Philip Glass and Renee Fleming.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026 -
The school allegedly backed out of the lease.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Ravens took a swing in the trade market, but backed off on an acquisition that would have brought star pass rusher Maxx Crosby for two first-round draft picks.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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And some have backed off from a legal fight altogether and sold their refund rights to investment firms, often at a deep discount, figuring that getting something is better than risk getting nothing.—
Alison Graham Larson,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Alexandria, for instance, councilors recently tried to raise utility costs 60% to fund a clean water project, but after dozens of residents packed a city council meeting to complain, leaders backed down.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Getting backed down by Dončić was only one piece of an embarrassing bloodbath for the Bulls that highlighted every facet of this team’s defensive deficiencies.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rookie Arttu Hyry, playing his sixth game since being recalled from Dallas' AHL affiliate, scored the lone goal for the Stars, who are in second place in the Central Division but have lost five of their last six.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Steven Cruz is a candidate to be recalled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Finked out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finked%20out. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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