back away
Example Sentences
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“My personality is such that if I’m confronted with it I don’t back away from that,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Due in large part to the release of video footage showing McGlockton starting to back away, Drejka was eventually charged with manslaughter.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
Until it is, there remains the potential for Maguire to either strike a deal with another club - which, under freedom of contract regulations, he is entitled to do - or United back away.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Local politicians have called for Wasserman to back away from the Olympics committee.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
Ant Little and Darren Croome stepped back, like you'd back away from a trotting leopard.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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