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to fall back
01
to move back, often from a challenging situation or conflict
02
to suddenly lose one's balance and fall backward
03
to revert to a previous state of bad behavior, habit, or practice, especially after making an effort to change
04
to rely on something as a backup or alternative plan
05
to reduce in number or value
Example
Faced with overwhelming enemy forces, the soldiers had to fall back to a more defensible position.
In the face of criticism, the company chose to fall back and reassess its marketing strategy.
The team decided to fall back when they realized they were outnumbered and outgunned.
Recognizing the escalating conflict, the negotiators chose to fall back temporarily to allow tensions to cool.
The demand for the product fell back after the initial surge in sales.
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