pull away

1. Move away or withdraw, as in The car pulled away from the curb . [Mid-1900s]

2. Move ahead or forward, as in His horse pulled away and took the lead .

Example Sentences

On Thursday, she adjusted to gusty winds and fast greens to make five straight birdies from holes 8-12 and pull away from the field.

From Los Angeles Times

The boarding was calm and orderly and the train pulled away on time.

From BBC

Although he had pulled away, he had not quite done enough to negate the penalty.

From BBC

Shortly after starting his Off the Rails Tour set in Tupelo, Miss., the “Bottoms Up” singer was pulled away “for an emergency backstage,” according to the birth announcement video Gilbert posted Saturday on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

Sir Ben Ainslie's team kept pace with the Kiwis over the first five legs but the Emirates New Zealand side pulled away, eventually finishing 28 seconds in front.

From BBC

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