pull away
Idioms-
Move away or withdraw, as in The car pulled away from the curb . [Mid-1900s]
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Move ahead or forward, as in His horse pulled away and took the lead .
Example Sentences
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Three tries apiece had the contest finely balanced at half-time, but a repeat of last year's finale in Parma saw the Azzurre pull away from their deflated hosts.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
The Lakers commit 24 turnovers and make only five three-pointers as the Houston Rockets pull away in the third quarter en route to a 115-96 win in Game 4.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
U.S. oil prices have still climbed more than 40% since the war began but Brent crude and other benchmarks have started to pull away in recent days—Brent is up 57% since the conflict started.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Bron argues to suppliers that Bloomingdale’s doesn’t pull away shoppers from their own stores.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
This time I did not pull away as she placed something bulky and cold into the palm of my hand and closed it tightly for me, her bony fingers pressing against my own.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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