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drew back

verb as in retract from position

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deduct
discount
pull back
recede
recoil
reel in
retreat
sheathe
shrink
start back
subtract
take away
withdraw

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Mr Baldwin has maintained he did not pull the trigger, and only drew back the hammer of the pistol, but if convicted, he could face up to 18 months in prison.

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Mr Baldwin has maintained he did not pull the trigger, and only drew back the hammer of the pistol.

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We drew back under Camilla’s bed to keep from being trampled and mashed flat.

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He drew back for a moment, in revulsion.

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Mom drew back, and Cat knew she had hurt her.

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