as in withdrawal
an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable
the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation
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Recent Examples of pullback
Ultimately, pullbacks can weaken perceptions of brand ethics and brand attitudes, which can influence behavior over time and negatively impact purchase intent.
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Alan Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The deal envisions Lebanese army control over phased Israeli pullback zones and tighter limits on foreign funding for armed groups.
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Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Still, this kind of pullback can be normal after a strong run and might not actually signal longer-term trouble.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Part of that pullback was due to weakness in consumer confident due to the reciprocal tariffs that were imposed last year.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pullback
Alan Brown,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The deal envisions Lebanese army control over phased Israeli pullback zones and tighter limits on foreign funding for armed groups.
—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Still, this kind of pullback can be normal after a strong run and might not actually signal longer-term trouble.
—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Part of that pullback was due to weakness in consumer confident due to the reciprocal tariffs that were imposed last year.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullback
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That means withdrawals will be taxed as ordinary income and could be subject to early withdrawal penalties if used for unqualified expenses.
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Critics counter that the abrupt withdrawal of aid is already having devastating humanitarian consequences.
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View gallery - 18 images US design firm Renée del Gaudio Architecture has completed a 2,100-sq-ft (195-sq-m) retreat in Allenspark, Colorado.
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The two-bed, two-bath main residence is indeed a retreat, with two separate studios for guests.
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullback. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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