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