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Discover LudwigThe phrase "pulls back" is correct and commonly used in both spoken and written English.
It is often used to describe someone or something physically moving away from something, or to describe an action of retracting or withdrawing. For example: - The dog pulled back from the loud noise. - She pulled back her hair with a hair tie. - The company decided to pull back its investment in the risky project. - When faced with criticism, he tends to pull back and avoid confrontation. - She pulled back the curtains to let in some sunlight.
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The camera pulls back.
Henry pulls back to seriousness.
If he pulls back, it's a yes.
Ronnie O'Sullivan pulls back to 11-11.
Stephens pulls back Wade by the shoulders.
Pelecanos pulls back from the brink.
Wouldn't I? Shoshana pulls back her hand.
Then he pulls back from his mock-aggressive stance.
She draws closer, pulls back," one friend told me.
He argues, insinuates, harangues — then pulls back and listens.
The camera pulls back to show a gigantic aircraft descending.
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