Verb
resistance from native forces was greater than expected, and the invading army was forced to fall back
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Noun
Having a line of credit equal to what is in your cash reserve will give you an extra fallback if the economy does take a turn.—Jody Grunden, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 In rural areas, armed groups became a fallback option for the thousands of children who were out of school for as long as 18 months.—Elizabeth Dickinson, Foreign Affairs, 1 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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