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Yet this British pop singer on the cusp didn’t flinch, blasting her irresistible “Future Nostalgia” LP into the world as most of her contemporaries were recoiling.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2022

Behind the scenes, some moderate Republicans were recoiling, too.

From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2020

Meanwhile, many original dubstep believers were recoiling from the rowdy, macho atmosphere that had descended on the scene.

From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 2012

So much so that Americans were recoiling from any reminder of the war—even at the risk of betraying some of their best ideals.

From Time Magazine Archive

They rode ponies and two or three were recoiling lariats which they had evidently got ready in the hope of a throw.

From The Texan Star The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)