hang back
Example Sentences
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The Familiar will know whether to run up or to hang back.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Whether donning a tracksuit to join a fun-run along Windhoek's Independence Avenue, or insisting his driver hang back from official motorcades, he aimed to be a man of the people.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025
She knows when to hang back and when to attack.
From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023
Peck was in attendance and admitted he wanted to say hello to Mary-Kate, but he chose to hang back instead.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2023
Dad lets me and JP check out the museum on our own while he and Uncle Ty hang back and talk.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
