back away

Example Sentences

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I backed away, stepping on one plant, shaking the edge of my skirt where the plant had left a smear of brownish ooze.

From Literature

The glowing head backed away, came forward once more.

From Literature

I brushed off the dirt and backed away a little.

From Literature

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

That’s largely because backing away from a buyback commitment carries much less weight than cutting or eliminating a dividend payment.

From Barron's