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引き離す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 引き離す.
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1
to pull apart; to separate
Examples
警官は取っ組み合いをしている二人の男を引き離した。
The policeman separated the two men who were fighting.
2
to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
Examples
私どもは完全に他社を引き離していますよ。
We have completely outstripped the other companies.
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