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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"I just got to see him pull away," Hamilton said.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 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
A major concern is the possibility that customers could pull away from Super Micro to avoid having any ties to the company.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 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
I grab his forearm before he can pull away and shake his hand.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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