retreat
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“The retreat from the so-called ‘debasement trade’ has continued in recent weeks, with both gold and Bitcoin prices declining,” Panigirtzoglou said.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The style had roots in the late 18th century, when France’s Directoire era represented a retreat from gaudy Rococo maximalism and an embrace of clean, froth-free lines.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
"These correlations with temperature begin to give a sense for how much melt or snowline retreat we can anticipate under future, warmer climates across the region," Wells said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
—Gold prices continued to retreat as investors assess the U.S. monetary policy outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
What made this retreat possible was the development of a new and powerful argument for religious faith.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing retreat
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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