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

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The two quickly pulled away from Tsunoda as Verstappen made his way through the pack—assisted by the fact that Albon (P7) didn’t start and Lance Stroll (P10) inexplicably beached his car in the gravel on the formation lap (what?). Rob Reed, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The shrill blast of the whistle signaled their departure, and the locomotive strained to pull away from the station, making the carriage jolt. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 Carefully use scissors to cut lengthwise down the brush to release any hair caught along the brush, then use your hands to gently pull away the hair. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024 So when people start pulling away, retreating into their own romantic relationships, or investing in other personal pursuits, Sam’s temptation to protect herself through isolation creeps back up. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pull away 

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 7 Nov. 2024.

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