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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The recent pullback began with a doji candle on Jan. 23.
From Barron's
At record prices, buyers are becoming more price sensitive, so short-term pullbacks or consolidation are to be expected.
Software is 99% done with a selloff now in the final weeks, and cryptocurrencies are also in the last weeks of a pullback, he says.
From MarketWatch
While higher soybean oil prices and bargain hunting after the recent pullback likely provided some support, weak export performance limited its upside, Kenanga Futures said in a note.
Software stocks, of course, have been pummeled as a result, but we’ve also seen notable pullbacks in financial information companies, education and edtech, and media and advertising.
From Barron's
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