back away

Example Sentences

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The surreal prospect of U.S. and European allies shooting at each other on Greenland sent stock and bond markets sliding, arousing fears that European investors in U.S. government debt could back away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

Expectations for the banks are higher, as regulators back away from the industry.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

But if you do see a bear, Nakae said to back away slowly while still facing the animal.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

At one point, it pauses and watches them back away, then seemingly charges, jumping to the side of the trail just before it reaches them.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

He wanted to ignore her, but found he couldn’t back away from the challenge.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman