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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backs (up or away)
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If America now withdraws from its leadership role in diplomatic efforts to end the war, the bloodshed will only continue.—
Dmytro Razumkov,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025 -
Cabaret is cutting its Broadway run short as star Billy Porter withdraws from the production.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Camilla lives at Ray Mill most of the time, while Charles retreats to Highgrove or Clarence House.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
15 Sep. 2025
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Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some of those, err, parts are on display in the finished film, including in one scene where Tatum gets caught bathing in the toy store by a manager (Peter Dinklage) and then runs away fully nude.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Why do these shootings persist, even as overall crime recedes?—
John J. Donohue,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Our research highlights the fact that when public investment recedes, companies tend to focus on products with clearer near-term returns.—
Zeynep Hasgül,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, a new study by the University of Edinburgh in Scotland has found that the mental health benefits of retirement aren’t guaranteed to everyone who retires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Knott’s typically adds two new mazes and retires two old mazes every year.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Unless Congress acts, American fliers are once again left to fend for themselves—refreshing apps, queuing at customer-service desks, and hoping their next flight takes off on time.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Backs (up or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%20or%20away%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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