draw back
Example Sentences
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“We can’t allow this kind of bullying to make us so fearful that we are paralyzed and that we draw back from our core values.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025
With just under seven minutes left, Washington State scored four straight points, including two Jones free throws to draw back within two.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024
There were two stagehands waiting to draw back the curtains for us to go on and one said: “‘You nervous?’
From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024
King Charles pulled a cord to draw back material which had covered the name on an easel.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2023
Even now it seemed quite likely that when she turned round and looked at him she would draw back after all.
From "1984" by George Orwell
