pull back

Examples (10)

• The soldier was ordered to pull back from the front lines.
• When the car started to skid, she had to pull back on the steering wheel.
• The government decided to pull back from its earlier stance on the issue.
• He felt a sudden urge to pull back from the commitment.
• The company had to pull back its product due to safety concerns.
• She instinctively pulled back her hand when she saw the spider.
• The negotiator managed to pull back from the brink of a deal.
• The crowd had to pull back when the barrier began to collapse.
• After a moment of hesitation, he decided to pull back his offer.
• The artist had to pull back the brush from the canvas to admire his work.