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After that duo had pulled away, Bergsma easily skated away from Thorup.—Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026 During Monday afternoon, the winds will shift to a more northerly direction as the center of the storm starts to pull away from our area.—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026 Charlotte pulled away with a 9-2 run in the second half to extend a two-point lead to nine points.—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026 From there, protection means consistent supervision, clear accountability, and officers being present where they are needed not pulled away to cover gaps elsewhere.—Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pull away