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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The semiconductor stock advanced 5.5%, resuming its December rally after a recent pullback.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite what many people predict will be a pullback on progressive social change, some corporate and civil society leaders believe this is the beginning of a new era for business and social impact.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Yields on the 10-year bond fell back to 4.5% after nearly hitting 4.6% on Thursday, following a run-up driven by the Fed's pullback on rate cuts.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
In addition, there was a pullback in law enforcement after the public reaction to high-profile cases of overly aggressive policing.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite what many people predict will be a pullback on progressive social change, some corporate and civil society leaders believe this is the beginning of a new era for business and social impact.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Yields on the 10-year bond fell back to 4.5% after nearly hitting 4.6% on Thursday, following a run-up driven by the Fed's pullback on rate cuts.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
In addition, there was a pullback in law enforcement after the public reaction to high-profile cases of overly aggressive policing.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullback. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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