as in withdrawals
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 pullbacks
That turmoil started in 2020 with the coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues and continued more recently with tariffs and pullbacks in all-electric vehicles that have cost companies billions of dollars.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
These types of market corrections don't guarantee that there will be further declines, but buying during pullbacks rather than during surge periods typically means lower entry costs.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Even reliable companies may encounter substantial pullbacks when the market turns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The stock market drifted through mixed trading Friday, as a zigzag week punctuated by loud threats and pullbacks finished with a quiet and tentative close.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The group said the funding pullbacks appeared to focus on grants classified as Programs of Regional and National Significance.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
These types of market corrections don't guarantee that there will be further declines, but buying during pullbacks rather than during surge periods typically means lower entry costs.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Even reliable companies may encounter substantial pullbacks when the market turns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The stock market drifted through mixed trading Friday, as a zigzag week punctuated by loud threats and pullbacks finished with a quiet and tentative close.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The group said the funding pullbacks appeared to focus on grants classified as Programs of Regional and National Significance.
—Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullbacks
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In addition to college expenses, 529 withdrawals can pay for up to $10,000 in annual expenses for tuition at elementary and secondary schools.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The last-minute entry caps a chaotic week of candidate withdrawals, with Bass facing mounting criticism over the city’s Palisades fire response.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the pair has assembled a real estate portfolio anchored by a compound in Calabasas, California, and complemented by everything from island retreats in Hawaii to suburban hideaways in Maryland.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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The group holds yearly men’s retreats in cities such as Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta.—
Kamal Morgan
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Pullbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullbacks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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