hanging back
Example Sentences
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Fred Zeidman, an early Haley fundraiser, said her debate performance convinced some donors who were hanging back to commit.
From Reuters ● Sep. 27, 2023
Gordon, who graduated from the local Otis Art Institute and now calls L.A. home, stopped by briefly, hanging back incognito in a “Ballroom Marfa” baseball cap and shades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
Big Oil is hanging back, watching while wildcatters take on the risky exploratory work.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 15, 2023
The 1-3-1 uses one man up high to pressure the puck carrier, one hanging back and three players in between them to clog up attacking formations in the neutral zone.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 26, 2022
And as Genie was saying it, hoping it would guilt Tess and Ernie into hanging back, the lovebirds grabbed hands and headed for the door.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
