pullback

noun

pull·​back ˈpu̇l-ˌbak How to pronounce pullback (audio)
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: a pulling back
especially : an orderly withdrawal of troops from a position or area

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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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PayPal has many middle-income customers and some lower-income customers, so a pullback in spending affects use of its payments platform. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 However, the overall market pullback and our desire to hold more cash overruled our patience. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Institutional investors still seem to see growth opportunities, even if some sovereign wealth funds show signs of potential pullbacks. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But a spending pullback from Hollywood studios after 2023 resulted in plenty of unused soundstage space in Los Angeles. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pullback

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First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pullback was in 1668

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“Pullback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pullback. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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