pull away

verb

pulled away; pulling away; pulls away

intransitive verb

1
: to draw oneself back or away : withdraw
2
: to move off or ahead

Examples of pull away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Even before pulling away, the low center of gravity became immediately apparent. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 9 July 2024 As Biden’s motorcade pulled away after the event wrapped, a tiny smattering of cheers sounded from the crowd. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024 For windows and doors, check that the flashing — a strip of special material installed around the exterior of the openings — isn’t damaged or pulling away from the house. Nerdwallet, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2024 Game 7: James dominated the game with 37 points and 12 rebounds, nine and five, respectively, in the fourth quarter as the Heat pulled away. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull away 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pull away was circa 1934

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“Pull away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pull%20away. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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