hanging back
Example Sentences
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Fred Zeidman, an early Haley fundraiser, said her debate performance convinced some donors who were hanging back to commit.
From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2023
Big Oil is hanging back, watching while wildcatters take on the risky exploratory work.
From Science Magazine • Feb. 15, 2023
Body camera footage released so far has shown him hanging back at a doorway, not entering the building.
From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2022
The 1-3-1 uses one man up high to pressure the puck carrier, one hanging back and three players in between them to clog up attacking formations in the neutral zone.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2022
She was hanging back a bit, smiling to herself like she was thinking of something sweet.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
