hang back

Example Sentences

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Whether donning a tracksuit to join a fun-run along Windhoek's Independence Avenue, or insisting his driver hang back from official motorcades, he aimed to be a man of the people.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

“Now, the first time there’s a real challenge we actually see, security forces are willing to hang back and wait and see what happens,” he told AP.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023

She knows when to hang back and when to attack.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Hammer staffers will lay them out and either discuss the works with guests or hang back and let visitors connect privately with the art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2023

“Let’s say we hang back here for a minute,” Max said as we neared a thick patch of overgrowth.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith