back away

Example Sentences

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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche backed away from pursuing charges or investigations into Epstein’s associates.

From Salon

He has had to back away - at least temporarily - from the kind of fight he has frequently relished.

From BBC

Local politicians have called for Wasserman to back away from the Olympics committee.

From Los Angeles Times

This is not to defend Goetz, a crank from whom even the National Rifle Association backed away.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's