back away

Example Sentences

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If you encounter a coyote, keep a safe distance and back away slowly while maintaining eye contact, according to the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Until it is, there remains the potential for Maguire to either strike a deal with another club - which, under freedom of contract regulations, he is entitled to do - or United back away.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Done up in a luscious dark-red paint scheme, it has a removable roof over the front seats, putting your chauffeur out in the elements while you sit in back, away from prying eyes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Tech executives might back away from AI investments if things get bad enough.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Fact: The bowling ball halted right where it had started, in front of Beakman’s nose, and then turned to swing back away again.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas