I gave way by inches, retreating backward step by step, fighting with the very end of my strength.

He went white and retreated backward until he felt a chair behind his knees.

Vaughn retreated backward down the conduit, past the intersection, and finally headed back the way he had come.

The Shadow retreated backward into the dark shrubbery within the park.

When Elliot raised his head, he saw the male gorilla retreating backward, toward the far edge of the clearing.

He retreated backward, unable to tear his eyes from them.

The man retreated backward between the cars and disappeared.

The finale found all of them surging forward, then retreating backward.

Flynn stood his ground for two steps only, then retreated backward.

Caroline and Gary retreated backward to the ship, step by slow step until they stood with their backs against it.