as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
a change in the wind direction forced the firefighters to drop back
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But with the inclusion of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way that is the fourth largest in the Local Group, those chances dropped back down to a coin flip.
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Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 9 Aug. 2024
Under the hood, the cylinder count dropped back down to eight, but for the first time, forced induction joined the party.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
In the second quarter on Sunday, Strnad dropped back while Barton and Bonitto brought heat from both sides, resulting in a sack by the latter.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Instead, Purdy dropped back then dropped a perfect 53-yard rainbow into the arms of Deebo Samuel over Jonathan Jones.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
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Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 9 Aug. 2024
Under the hood, the cylinder count dropped back down to eight, but for the first time, forced induction joined the party.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024
In the second quarter on Sunday, Strnad dropped back while Barton and Bonitto brought heat from both sides, resulting in a sack by the latter.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
Instead, Purdy dropped back then dropped a perfect 53-yard rainbow into the arms of Deebo Samuel over Jonathan Jones.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024
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This is a time for reflection, so withdraw from the noise and reconnect with your inner wisdom.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is also another sign that state and local leaders should withdraw their support for Gotion as well.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu retreated to a bunker underneath the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv, where he was joined by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and other senior leaders.Ramin Mostaghim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Europe’s Stoxx 600 index lost 0.66%, with almost all sectors retreating, though oil and gas stocks managed to gain 0.6%.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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Trump had initially agreed to a similar exchange, then pulled out of it.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
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While Vice President Kamala Harris makes a case against former President Donald Trump and a case for unity, Trump is pulling out all the stops (and stunts) to get those middle-class Americans to vote Trump once again.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Novak Djokovic might not be seen again in 2024; Rafa Nadal has retired; Daniil Medvedev is hobbling to the finish line; and after picking up a virus, Jannik Sinner is missing at Paris-Bercy this week.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Dwyane Wade may be retired from the NBA, but he’s still being given his flowers for his iconic sports contributions.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Drop back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20back. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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