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
The Palestinian militant group has sought to link any demilitarization to Israeli troop pullbacks.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent tech winners like Qualcomm, Intel and memory stocks posted big pullbacks as crude oil pushed above $102 and the 10-year Treasury yield touched the highest since July.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
In recent years, its price movements have reflected those dynamics, with sharp gains during periods of economic stress followed by pullbacks as conditions stabilize.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
But Carlson observed that 5% pullbacks are common, in good times and bad — only three years since 1990 have gone without one.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The steepest pullbacks in hiring were seen in the construction and professional and business services sectors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Always volatile, the representation world has gotten tougher due to corporate M&A and overall pullbacks in spending on film and TV projects.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Recent tech winners like Qualcomm, Intel and memory stocks posted big pullbacks as crude oil pushed above $102 and the 10-year Treasury yield touched the highest since July.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Those pullbacks, in turn, prompted legislation in several states, including Minnesota, to stop drug manufacturers from restricting their 340B discounts.
—Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
In recent years, its price movements have reflected those dynamics, with sharp gains during periods of economic stress followed by pullbacks as conditions stabilize.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 5 May 2026
But Carlson observed that 5% pullbacks are common, in good times and bad — only three years since 1990 have gone without one.
—Michael Hiltzik, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The steepest pullbacks in hiring were seen in the construction and professional and business services sectors.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Always volatile, the representation world has gotten tougher due to corporate M&A and overall pullbacks in spending on film and TV projects.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pullbacks
Noun
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No withdrawals are allowed until the year the child turns 18 years old, when they'll be treated like a traditional IRA with basically the same rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Some funds are facing rising redemption requests and, in certain cases, limiting withdrawals.—
Jack Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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No-phone retreats — getaways where resorts lock up, limit or ban personal devices — are emerging as one of 2026’s fastest-growing wellness travel categories, and the demand is reshaping what luxury hospitality looks like from Bali to the Bahamas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2026
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Most guests adjust to no-phone retreats within 48 hours, according to Cool Places founder Martin Dunford, though the first 24 hours can feel jarring as travelers detach from constant notifications and screens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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“Pullbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pullbacks. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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