hanging back
Example Sentences
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Gordon, who graduated from the local Otis Art Institute and now calls L.A. home, stopped by briefly, hanging back incognito in a “Ballroom Marfa” baseball cap and shades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
Big Oil is hanging back, watching while wildcatters take on the risky exploratory work.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 15, 2023
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
"I didn't expect to see so many people," said Rebeca Brito, a 22-year-old nurse, hanging back to avoid the crowds.
From Reuters ● Nov. 1, 2021
“Yes,” the teacher said, hanging back as if he were trying to fade into the background, letting Jerry betray himself with his own words.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
