Examples of hang back in a Sentence
even though the young mother wanted the job, she still hung back because she wasn't sure if she should spend time away from her family
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With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, their fathers hang back, observing, cracking wise about their teens' antics.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
The most recent Super Bowl-winning teams made dynamic moves, while the Bills continued to hang back.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
As the other performers migrate from the performance space to the control room to hear the recording, Sehgal hangs back.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, their fathers hang back, observing, cracking wise about their teens' antics.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
The most recent Super Bowl-winning teams made dynamic moves, while the Bills continued to hang back.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
As the other performers migrate from the performance space to the control room to hear the recording, Sehgal hangs back.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Hang back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20back. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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