hang back
Example Sentences
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But the company has largely hung back on full electrics while rivals such as Ford, General Motors and Volkswagen embraced them.
Stone says that while she and Delbis had a friendly rapport, she hung back a little when they weren’t shooting.
From Los Angeles Times
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
The Harris campaign has mostly hung back from directly engaging with the various group calls, except when Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff surprised a Black gay and queer men’s group by joining a call last week.
From Los Angeles Times
This enabled Trump to hang back, as well.
From Salon
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