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Draw Away (Verb)

Move ahead of (one's competitors) in a race.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

As the competitors rounded the final bend, Sarah managed to draw away from her closest rival and claim the top spot on the podium.
The lead car began to draw away from the rest of the pack after the final pit stop, securing a comfortable victory.
With her powerful sprint, the cyclist was able to draw away from the other riders and win the stage.
As the quarter-mile mark approached, Johnson began to draw away from the pack, his impressive speed proving too much for the other athletes.
After a clever tactical move, the yacht started to draw away from its competitors, taking the lead in the regatta.

Remove by drawing or pulling; "She placed the tray down and drew off the cloth"; "draw away the cloth that is covering the cheese".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The nurse gently drew away the covers to check on the patient's wound.
Draw away the curtains to let some sunlight into the room.
She drew away the net to catch a glimpse of the rare butterfly.
The fire will only work properly if you draw away some of the wood and create space for air.
The tablecloth was drawn away to reveal the exquisite meals waiting to be served.