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Usage examples of "backpedaled".
She backpedaled, eyes wide, and he pursued, leading with a finger that pointed at her like the lance of justice.
The panther dug in her claws and backpedaled slowly, fighting the fierce wind every inch of the way.
Ivy caught sight of Kisten and she backpedaled, her shorter hair swinging.
He backpedaled to a stop as he saw me there with a blank look on my face.
The cat hit the rock's flat top, backpedaled, and spun to face the duo.
Ryld cut at the weapons master's head, and his erstwhile student instantly backpedaled, retreating just far enough to avoid the stroke.
Toni backpedaled furiously, keeping them aimed at the hole in the canopy.
He backpedaled, forcing them to come to a complete halt, hovering just above the canopy.
All of these thoughts flitted through the Warrior's mind as he swiftly backpedaled to evade a second sweep of the mutant's pike.
He barely stopped the blow and backpedaled frantically, stunned by her ferocity and speed.
She backpedaled, sent a spray of water at him with the flat of her hand.
His eyes widened in “oh, shit” comprehension and he backpedaled just in time to get out of my way, then bolted into the forest.
He backpedaled, felt his shoulders hit the door, and waited for the shot that would end his life.
He found a bone-thin arm and wrestled with it as he backpedaled across the room.