retreated
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Crack spreads — the difference between crude-oil prices and the prices of refined products — have retreated from multidecade highs, offering some relief for the inflation outlook and potentially supporting equities, Rizzuto noted.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
He often retreated to Mexico, where costs are low, between stints.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
European equities retreated broadly, pressured by surging oil prices and fresh selloffs across AI-linked tech stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Over recent decades, the glacier has become thinner and retreated rapidly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
“We thought the Germans had retreated but we are running low on artillery. Are we still advancing?”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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