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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When Bear begins to pull away from the intense devotion he engineered, Nikki’s behavior spirals out of control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
“Cursor is in a very strong position to pull away from the pack,” Arnal Dayaratna, research vice president of software development at IDC, told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
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
Defensive woes haunted them once more with 33 points allowed on 73.7% shooting in the third quarter, allowing the Aces to pull away.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
But still Boaz didn’t pull away, even when she let her hand rest on his shoulder, even when she chanced touching the curls at the nape of his neck.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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