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The Broncos had a big interception of their own, with A’Marion McCoy returning it 60 yards for a touchdown in the second half, when Boise State scored 28 unanswered points to pull away.—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025 Against the Terrapins, the Crimson Tide led by 20 at the half and steadily pulled away.—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 Again playing without leading scorer Rodney Rice due to an injury, the Trojans (8-0 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) pulled away in the final two minutes.—Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025 Playing without leading scorer Rodney Rice due to an injury, the Trojans pulled away in the final two minutes.—CBS News, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pull away
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