back away
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Instead, keep a safe distance, back away slowly, and let the bear know you are there by making yourself look bigger and yelling or clapping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Beijing appeared to back away from the sales under a public U.S. pressure campaign.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Consequently, “if the stock market pulls back inflation should recede, growth prospects dim and the Fed back away from hikes,” he says.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
"The claims never held up, and this outcome makes clear that we will not back away from defending ourselves against baseless lawsuits."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Teeth squeals, shuffling back, away from my cave.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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