Phrasal Verb - Pulling Back

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Definition

Pulling back means to withdraw or retreat from a situation, decision, or action, often due to a change in circumstances, lack of support, or unexpected difficulties. It can also refer to the act of stepping back or reducing the extent of involvement in a project, activity, or relationship.

Examples

No.	Example
1	After realizing the project's financial constraints, the investors decided to pull back their funding.
2	The army pulled back its troops from the border to avert a potential conflict.
3	The speaker pulled back from her original announcement after facing backlash on social media.
4	The museum pulled back some of its exhibits to make room for new ones.
5	The government pulled back its plans to raise income taxes after opposition from the public.
6	The model pulled back her schedule to focus on her health.
7	The company pulled back its plans to expand internationally due to economic uncertainty.
8	The athlete pulled back from the competition due to an injury.
9	The hotel pulled back some of its rooms to make way for renovations.
10	The artist pulled back her sketch to add more details.