Verb
resistance from native forces was greater than expected, and the invading army was forced to fall back
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Noun
Rather than a fallback, resilience propels one’s work forward, fueling a mindset that turns challenges into catalysts for progress.—Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The outtakes that end each installment of Poppa’s House leave the overall impression that it’s largely improvised, which may explain why there are certain fallback comic approaches and targets.—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Although the rate of inflation has fallen back to levels close to those pre-pandemic, the prices of goods have not decreased.—Greg Petro, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 The footage, taken during a Starlink satellite delivery aboard the company's Falcon 9 rocket, shows a view of protective coverings known as payload fairings separating and falling back to Earth.—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fallback
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