back away

Example Sentences

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If one encounters a potentially dangerous snake, stop and back away, keeping a good distance from the snake.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

He has had to back away - at least temporarily - from the kind of fight he has frequently relished.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The surreal prospect of U.S. and European allies shooting at each other on Greenland sent stock and bond markets sliding, arousing fears that European investors in U.S. government debt could back away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

Expectations for the banks are higher, as regulators back away from the industry.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

The imp’s smile slowly faded, and it pulled back away from her.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley