back away
Example Sentences
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Due in large part to the release of video footage showing McGlockton starting to back away, Drejka was eventually charged with manslaughter.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
But there have been some stumbling blocks: Most notably, OpenAI had to back away from a checkout feature that allowed purchasing through ChatGPT — apparently, the feature failed to work all the time.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
If one encounters a potentially dangerous snake, stop and back away, keeping a good distance from the snake.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 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
Anya was ready to back away from the door when Kin’s voice pierced the heat: “Ye don’t have to spy from the door, girl. Come in if yer gonna be nosy.”
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
