back away
Example Sentences
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"But I'm not going to back away from what's been a long held view of mine. I don't see how it can be fair that some supporters of one sport can be treated differently."
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Consequently, “if the stock market pulls back inflation should recede, growth prospects dim and the Fed back away from hikes,” he says.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
"The claims never held up, and this outcome makes clear that we will not back away from defending ourselves against baseless lawsuits."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Will Robinson stands up and wraps his arms around Sandoval, seemingly to get him to back away from Victoria Robinson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Frodo and Sam, horror-stricken, began slowly to back away, their own gaze held by the dreadful stare of those baleful eyes; but as they backed so the eyes advanced.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
