stay back

Example Sentences

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The physician was desperate to try to check Good’s pulse and offer help but was told to stay back.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026

The defenders are supposed to stay back in position, regardless of where the ball is.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

But her husband has to stay back for work, which means Ms Mathur is the child's sole caregiver for months, and their son only gets to see his father occasionally.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

He can catch up to velocity, or stay back on spin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024

“She thinks the church is now the enemy to fight—and feels worried that I stay back with the children—as she says—instead of going ahead with her.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling