hung back

past tense of hang back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hung back
Verb
  • Upon receiving the handoff, Pacheco hesitated for a beat before faking left, juking right and breaking a tackle on the way to his longest rush of the season — a 16-yard gain on a drive that ended in a Kansas City touchdown.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Albin hesitated to name Wilcke the starter after the lopsided loss in Tampa, but provided clarity at Tuesday’s media availability.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The industry also plans to mix hydrogen into its existing gas utility pipeline network, but those efforts have faltered amid local opposition.
    NPR, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In a topsy-turvy season where AFC faves Kansas City and Baltimore have faltered, and Jacksonville and Indianapolis have been major surprises, people still want to discount Tomlin and the Black and Gold.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Hung back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hung%20back. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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