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
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
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
“Lily, how nice to see you again,” he said, then looked at Rosaleen, who was hanging back by the car.
From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd
