pullback
noun
pull·back
ˈpu̇l-ˌbak 
: a pulling back
especially
: an orderly withdrawal of troops from a position or area
Examples of pullback in a Sentence
a pullback in consumer spending
the pullback was necessary so that the commanders could reorganize their units and reassess the situation
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Rising competition in the artificial intelligence server space could lead to a pullback in Super Micro Computer shares, according to Goldman Sachs.
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
But a broad pullback in spending by major studios and a focus on cost-cutting and profitability for streaming platforms has impacted some speculative building of studio soundstage complexes.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
The pullback on snacks comes as shoppers dial back on larger purchases, too, such as airline travel, major home renovation projects and clothing.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The pullbacks in nonessential areas like restaurants and airline travel signals consumers might be turning their concerns about the economy into tighter budgets.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2025
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
But a broad pullback in spending by major studios and a focus on cost-cutting and profitability for streaming platforms has impacted some speculative building of studio soundstage complexes.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
The pullback on snacks comes as shoppers dial back on larger purchases, too, such as airline travel, major home renovation projects and clothing.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The pullbacks in nonessential areas like restaurants and airline travel signals consumers might be turning their concerns about the economy into tighter budgets.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pullback
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullback. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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