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
Some European leaders have said that, if the U.S. backs away from Ukraine and tries to negotiate some deal with Russia, then the Europeans will stick with Ukraine and help Ukraine continue to resist.
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Simon Shuster / Munich, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
The Red Sox made the big-market push the Cubs backed away from, signing Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract with opt-outs after the first and second years.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Republicans control both the House and the Senate and so far GOP leaders have not backed away from attaching conditions to any disaster aid for California.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
Democrats say the Fed has backed away from such initiatives as a political statement.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Simon Shuster / Munich, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
The Red Sox made the big-market push the Cubs backed away from, signing Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract with opt-outs after the first and second years.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Republicans control both the House and the Senate and so far GOP leaders have not backed away from attaching conditions to any disaster aid for California.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
Democrats say the Fed has backed away from such initiatives as a political statement.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for back away
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But that means patients don’t have the usual right of a trial participant to withdraw from a study at any time, Johnson notes.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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At the event, Mills publicly refused to comply with Trump’s executive order against trans youth in school sports, which threatens to withdraw federal funding from states that maintain inclusive policies.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
7 Mar. 2025
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Crypto stocks — Stocks linked to the price of bitcoin fell after the cryptocurrency retreated around 3% to hover around the $80,000 level.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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From rollbacks on reproductive rights in the U.S. to the dismantling of environmental protections and the amplification of xenophobia, governments are retreating from their responsibilities to protect vulnerable communities and future generations.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And the operating income fell back to $ 129 million, against a year-earlier $404 million.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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Shiffrin generally falls back on her desire to drive her sport to new heights and inspire the next generation.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Green also served as the Justice of the Peace for Harris County, Texas, for 26 years, retiring in 2004 to run for Congress.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Its presiding judge, David Hagerman, retired earlier this year.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2025
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At times, James also looked confused as to whether to push ahead or drop back and protect his defence, which contributed to Villa’s midfield dictating proceedings.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Daniels dropped back to pass and lasered the ball to Zach Ertz, his trusty tight end, whose second touchdown of the night was the game-winner.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
30 Dec. 2024
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