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to pull away
[phrase form: pull]
01
se retirer, s'éloigner
to move or back away from someone or something, often suddenly or quickly
Example
She pulled away when he tried to hug her.
The cat pulled away as I reached out to pet it.
As their argument intensified, he tried to console her, but she pulled away.
02
s'éloigner, prendre de l'avance
to move forward, often in relation to competitors or a previous position
Example
The leading cyclist started to pull away in the mountain stage.
As the marathon neared its end, one runner began to pull away from the pack.
After halftime, the home team began to pull away, increasing their lead significantly.
03
retirer, arracher
to remove something by pulling or tearing it off
Example
She accidentally pulled the price tag away while examining the dress.
He reached out and pulled the sticker away from the surface.
During the cleaning process, they managed to pull the old wallpaper away from the walls.
04
s'éloigner, partir
(of a vehicle) to start moving forward or away from a place
Example
The bus pulled away from the stop quickly.
The car is pulling away slowly because of the traffic.
As soon as the light turned green, they will pull away.
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