fallen back

verb

Definition of fallen backnext
past participle of fall back
as in withdrawn
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable) resistance from native forces was greater than expected, and the invading army was forced to fall back

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  1. withdrawn
  2. retired
  3. retreated
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  • That measure was abruptly withdrawn by the governor in early July.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In reportedly boycotting the Grammy Awards, Bryan joins the ranks of other high-profile artists who have withdrawn from the nominations process in recent years.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of withdrawn
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  • The Pacifica fleet has been retired and replaced with Jaguar i-Paces, but those cars are going out of production by the end of 2024.
    Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Indianapolis police said Thomas Nolan was a reserve officer who retired in May.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of retired
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  • Down day Stocks retreated Tuesday as growing tensions in the Middle East overshadowed investor excitement for a strong quarter.
    Michele Luhn, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Israel retreated from Beirut in 1982, but continued to occupy the country's south until 2000.
    Zoya Awky, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of retreated
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fallen away

fallen back

fallen back on

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