back away

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026

Indexes back away slightly from records hit Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Julius jumped back, away from those scimitar claws, sweat standing out all over his body, every nerve electric with the urge to flee.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks