pulling away
phrasal verbUK /ˌpʊlɪŋ əˈweɪ/
US /ˌpʊlɪŋ əˈweɪ/
Moving away from someone or something.
The car is pulling away from the curb.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Becoming more distant or less connected in a relationship.
She felt her old friend pulling away after the move.
3. In sports, moving ahead of opponents in a race or competition.
The runner is pulling away from the pack in the final lap.
4. Withdrawing support or involvement from something.
Several sponsors are pulling away from the event.