hanging back
Example Sentences
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Big Oil is hanging back, watching while wildcatters take on the risky exploratory work.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 15, 2023
“I’m just waiting to see what will happen. I’m not fully convinced or decided on going yet. I’m just hanging back and basically testing the waters.”
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2022
"I didn't expect to see so many people," said Rebeca Brito, a 22-year-old nurse, hanging back to avoid the crowds.
From Reuters ● Nov. 1, 2021
His last name is immediately recognizable — his father and grandfather are Latin jazz royalty — but he stood apart even then, mostly by hanging back and letting his trumpet speak for itself.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
They just stood there, hanging back a little, like a pair of naughty kids.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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