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Meanings of recoil from in English

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Usage of recoil from in English
1
The advocate felt that Juliette would certainly recoil from him in horror.
The Lerouge Case
2
Most people recoil from the prospect of reading books on a phone.
The Guardian
3
On the brink of some explanation, she seemed to recoil from it.
"I Say No"
4
Even the Hebrew sense of justice would recoil from such a conclusion.
Play-Making: A Manual of Craftsmanship
5
I recoil from the periscope a moment before I meet his eyes.
Down On The Farm
6
His nature would probably recoil from carrying his own threat into execution.
The Life of Francis Marion
7
I wanted to recoil from his clammy touch, but I didn't dare.
Lily of the Nile
8
I cannot love Lord Vargrave; I recoil from the idea of marrying him.
Alice, or the Mysteries — Book 01
9
Nor of the recoil from the burning stack; those moments empty with terror.
The Freelands
10
I was hardly expecting any recoil from such a simple bit of business.
The Great Book of Amber
11
For himself, he could not see her; he could only recoil from her.
The Trespasser
12
There is no recoil from the facts, but no sentiment either.
The Guardian
13
Though at St. Michael's we learned that they'll recoil from fire.
Patient Zero
14
The honest man began somewhat to recoil from himself and from his companion.
Young Mr. Barter's Repentance / From "Schwartz" by David Christi...
15
I was losing the early impulse to recoil from M. Paul.
Villette
16
James tried to recoil from the sights, but he was unable to move.
James Potter and the Vault of Destinies
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United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common