draw back
Example Sentences
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At the Black Conservative Federation RNC's event, attendees spoke of the long effort to draw back voters to the party of Lincoln.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2024
With just under seven minutes left, Washington State scored four straight points, including two Jones free throws to draw back within two.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024
There were two stagehands waiting to draw back the curtains for us to go on and one said: “‘You nervous?’
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024
As a result, Russia may draw back some of its air defences, says Ben Barry, a senior fellow for land warfare at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2023
“Speaking of Jerry Renault . . .” Caroni said —a safe beginning, a statement he could draw back from, depending on Brother Leon’s reaction.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
