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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The Chinese command 59% of that BEV market and continue to pull away, Schneider points out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
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
Before Jack could even open his mouth to respond, the tornadoes began to slowly pull away from each other, separating enough to open the way into the palace.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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