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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climbed down
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Sweeney has yet to address the drama herself, but American Eagle has not backed down.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025 -
While the city has backed down from its request for a consultant, an audit will cost about $15,000 — money the city is not providing but the organization is willing to foot, Pinion said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Senate field has remained thin since liberal teacher Josh Weil bowed out earlier this summer, positioning Jenkins as the party’s most visible candidate so far.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The team made it to the NFC Championship Game in 2023 and bowed out of the postseason in the divisional round last year.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Climbed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climbed%20down. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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