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
Mr Baldwin has maintained he did not pull the trigger, and only drew back the hammer of the pistol.
From BBC ● May 24, 2024
You can hear the “record scratch as Jade drew back in her seat,” Chau writes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
In January, Russian Football Union president Alexander Dyukov drew back from a December threat to join the AFC after meeting with European football officials.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
He drew back for a moment, in revulsion.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
