back away

Example Sentences

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Indexes back away slightly from records hit Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he backed away when the regime launched its deadly clampdown, continuing to work at a state TV building where he filmed Ramadan soap operas and a morning talk show.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He told me that everyone backed away from the project because he was the new kid,” says Merritt.

From Los Angeles Times

After his FBI appointment, Bongino backed away from those views, saying that in the past he was “paid” for expressing controversial opinions.

From Salon

As she spoke, Whoopi folded the magical towel, laid it down in a magical resting place and backed away, blowing on Jones as she took slow steps toward her abandoned chair.

From Los Angeles Times