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

Before we get to the theory that Mike has, what do you remember about shooting the scene where Eleven decides to stay back?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 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

I stay back to wait for the plant delivery.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan