as in to withdraw
to move back or away (as from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable)
backed away from the snake very slowly and carefully
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Recent Examples of back away
The Philippines, a longtime U.S. ally, has been critical of other ASEAN countries for not doing more to get China to back away.
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Eileen Ng and Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
The campaign based the report on the conservative governing blueprint Project 2025, which Trump has disavowed, and on a full repeal of the ACA, which Trump has backed away from somewhat.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Harris has backed away from single-payer health care During her 2020 presidential campaign, Harris' position on the future of private health insurance was sometimes confusing.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
Almost as scary, Harris hasn’t exactly backed away from the tariff mindlessness that gained greater currency under Trump, and that has continued under her boss.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Eileen Ng and Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
The campaign based the report on the conservative governing blueprint Project 2025, which Trump has disavowed, and on a full repeal of the ACA, which Trump has backed away from somewhat.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Harris has backed away from single-payer health care During her 2020 presidential campaign, Harris' position on the future of private health insurance was sometimes confusing.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
Almost as scary, Harris hasn’t exactly backed away from the tariff mindlessness that gained greater currency under Trump, and that has continued under her boss.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back away
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There are vague references to Wyler’s work in Kabul and Beirut and her concerns for Afghan women after the U.S. withdrew from the country.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Support for Harris among women overall, but especially among Black women, has been building since July, when President Joe Biden withdrew from the race.Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Automakers that used to supply affordable vehicles have retreated from the market.Bill Koenig, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, on Monday, yields retreated, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling to 4.27 percent from 4.38 percent last Friday.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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During the latest quarter, national advertising revenue fell back to $46.8 million, compared to $52 million in the third quarter of 2023.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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What time do clocks 'fall back?' When local time reaches 2 a.m. on Nov. 3, clocks will turn backward an hour to 1 a.m. Your smartphones, computers and smart watches will automatically adjust to the time change.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details a debt repurchase program, with the company retiring $31,100,000 in principal of its senior notes during the quarter.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Three charged in Argentina in connection with Liam Payne’s death Controversial Australian Olympic breaker retires from competition Chigvintsev was released on bail several hours after his arrest, and the estranged couple filed dueling requests for restraining orders.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The pass-happy approach seemed destined to doom the Trojans until midway through the third quarter, when Moss dropped back on fourth and nine, in desperate need of a spark.Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Two minutes before halftime, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love dropped back into his end zone and was shoved with two hands — but not sacked for a safety — by a chasing Rams defender.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024
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