back away

Example Sentences

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“My personality is such that if I’m confronted with it I don’t back away from that,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

That rally was enough to get skeptic BNP Paribas analyst David O’Connor to back away from his bearish call on the stock.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

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

Odenigbo came and stood close to her and she wanted to back away, unsure what he was trying to do.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie