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

With Paxton not scheduled to pitch at all during the Dodgers’ season-opening series in South Korea, the team decided he would stay back from the trip.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2024

The first thing my dad shouted was, “Cullen, stay back there!”

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley