draw back

Example Sentences

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When the ticket collector came through, Aunt Kate emerged into the aisle and handed him exactly what he needed, so he didn’t even bother to draw back the curtain and peek at the others.

From Literature

Her eyes widened and her shoulders drew back sharply.

From Literature

Initially England wobbled after their arrival, with Jordan going over and New Zealand drawing back to within six points.

From BBC

Another Otsuchi resident, Yukari Kurosawa, was told a simpler adage when she was young: “If a big earthquake hits and the ocean draws back, run!”

From Literature

Instead of playing Lecter as obviously monstrous, "you go the opposite way, you draw back", he explains.

From BBC