Sentence examples for only to back from inspiring English sources

He has signalled an intention several times to sign a US-backed deal to step aside in exchange for immunity from prosecution only to back out at the last minute.

Likewise, Mr Samak has talked of using force to end demonstrations, only to back down.

Some buyers from downstate have settled on a property only to back out.

He has agreed to similar plans several times, only to back out again.

New York State courageously stepped into the breach only to back down.

He has twice been close to becoming the Tampa Bay coach, only to back out.

Those visits were the first since Iraq blocked inspections on Oct. 31, only to back down on Saturday.

But he added that Mr. Trump has threatened to enact such policies before, only to back off.

Backbenchers claimed he had plotted for ten months to overthrow Cowen only to back out at the last minute.

Likewise, Westport's planning commission has twice considered tighter size standards, only to back away from the proposals after heated debate.

He agreed three times to earlier drafts of the deal only to back out at the last minute.