draw back
Example Sentences
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The manticore drew back its lips—pale, almost white—and bared its teeth.
From Literature
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I sit on my cot and tape the drawing back together as best I can.
From Literature
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When the ticket collector came through, Aunt Kate emerged into the aisle and handed him exactly what he needed, so he didn’t even bother to draw back the curtain and peek at the others.
From Literature
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Her eyes widened and her shoulders drew back sharply.
From Literature
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Initially England wobbled after their arrival, with Jordan going over and New Zealand drawing back to within six points.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.