back away
Example Sentences
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Due in large part to the release of video footage showing McGlockton starting to back away, Drejka was eventually charged with manslaughter.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
That rally was enough to get skeptic BNP Paribas analyst David O’Connor to back away from his bearish call on the stock.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
If you encounter a coyote, keep a safe distance and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact, according to the agency.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Until it is, there remains the potential for Maguire to either strike a deal with another club - which, under freedom of contract regulations, he is entitled to do - or United back away.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
Feeling that a better reward would have been to back away, Harry moved slowly toward the hippogriff and reached out toward it.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
