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Idiom: Pull Away

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To move ahead.

To move oneself further from a target, either literally or figuratively

Example Sentences

1
When the dog saw a squirrel, it started to pull away from its owner's grasp.
2
The boat began to pull away from the shore, heading out to sea.
3
She felt the emotional distance between them growing as he started to pull away.
4
During the last lap, the cyclist made a strong move to pull away from his competitors.
5
The company was struggling to keep up with its competitors, who were starting to pull away in terms of sales.

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