be forced to back down
Frequency: 6.02.6 per million words
to have no choice but to withdraw your position or claim
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- The government was forced to back down from implementing these proposals.
- After intense negotiations, the company was forced to back down on its initial demands.
- He was eventually forced to back down when she presented irrefutable evidence.
- Faced with a massive lawsuit, the corporation was forced to back down and issue a public apology.
- If the protests continue, the mayor will be forced to back down on the new policy.
- In a debate, a speaker is often forced to back down if their facts are successfully challenged.
- She realized she would be forced to back down from her stubborn position to save the friendship.
- The union was forced to back down after the company threatened to close the factory.
- Under immense international pressure, the country was forced to back down from its aggressive military stance.
- I didn't want to admit I was wrong, but I was forced to back down during the argument.