back away
verb
backed away; backing away; backs away
: to move away (as from a stand on an issue or from a commitment)
Examples of back away in a Sentence
backed away from the snake very slowly and carefully
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Private lenders aren’t filling the gap Direct lenders, the private credit funds that might once have stepped in, are backing away too.
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The statement came amid reports that the DOJ was backing away from the fund.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 June 2026
The National Park Service recommends hikers stay at least 100 yards away from bears whenever possible, carry bear spray, avoid running during encounters and slowly back away if a bear is nearby.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Lindsey backed away onto a median and Milligan followed him.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
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Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The statement came amid reports that the DOJ was backing away from the fund.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 June 2026
The National Park Service recommends hikers stay at least 100 yards away from bears whenever possible, carry bear spray, avoid running during encounters and slowly back away if a bear is nearby.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Lindsey backed away onto a median and Milligan followed him.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for back away
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“Back away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/back%20away. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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