drew back
Example Sentences
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Daniel-Hoste drew back from friends, concocting excuses to avoid meals out unless a friend offered to pay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
He has maintained he did not pull the trigger of the Colt .45 pistol and only drew back its hammer.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2024
ASU quickly drew back to within four, and a Wallack three and Tuhina jumper kept WSU ahead 21-16.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2024
As Edward James Olmos weaved his way along the sidewalk past Warner Bros. studios on Friday morning, he drew back pats, handshakes, shrieks of pleasure and smiles of recognition every few feet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
Somkit drew back the curtain of one of the cubby rooms.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
