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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Backed out" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to indicate that someone has withdrawn from a commitment or decision. Example: "After much consideration, she decided to back out of the agreement."
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Backed out
verb
Past of back out
Exact(60)
Iran backed out.
The second-highest bidder backed out, too.
But Edison backed out in 2002.
They backed out, to Mr. Papadopoulos's relief.
He backed out, gunning the engine.
But FX backed out, citing costs.
When Coburn backed out, Toomey came in.
The manager produced it when the producer backed out.
(Mr. Cohen backed out, and the painting has been repaired).
But I backed out at the last minute.
"I took the part and then backed out," he shrugs.
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