pullback
Americannoun
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the act of pulling back, especially a retreat or a strategic withdrawal of troops; pullout.
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that which pulls something back or impedes its forward movement.
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Machinery. a device for pulling a moving part to its original position.
Etymology
Origin of pullback
First recorded in 1585–95; noun use of verb phrase pull back
Example Sentences
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National Australia Bank remains Macquarie’s preferred exposure, supported by a share-price pullback and potential earnings upside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Core PPI—which excludes prices for food and energy—rose just 0.1% month over month in March, a pullback from the 0.3% pace in February.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
A modest pullback could be a good thing, said Shannon Saccocia, chief investment officer of wealth at Neuberger Berman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Despite the Dow’s pullback Friday, it still gained 3% for the week, while the S&P 500 jumped 3.6% on the week and the Nasdaq gained 4.7%, according to FactSet data.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
I've had a hard pullback, but all is not lost.
From Joe's Luck Always Wide Awake by Alger, Horatio
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