back away

Example Sentences

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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

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

Lissa watched the dog back away from the door.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn