back away

Example Sentences

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She backed away, beady eyes welling with tears.

From Literature

If one encounters a potentially dangerous snake, stop and back away, keeping a good distance from the snake.

From Los Angeles Times

Too weak to run, the cub backed away.

From Literature

He released me then and backed away, his hands in the air again.

From Literature

“I already saw the news today,” I stammer, backing away from her bright, glassy eyes.

From Literature