retreat
Example Sentences
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China could afford to retreat because it had built a large cushion before the war—though exactly how large is up for interpretation.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
His retreat was only partial: The effective U.S. tariff by the end of July was 15%, according to JPMorgan Chase, down from 26% in early April but up dramatically from 2.3% before he took office.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
The War of Ruses, as it became known, ended with Pandemic Horde's retreat.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Donovan, 62, his wife, Corry Scheuerman, initially listed his longtime Austin, Texas, abode in March 2026, having purchased the picturesque four-bedroom retreat in January 2016.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
My opponent doesn’t have to engage my blade, just retreat, keep himself safe as the last minute counts down.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Vocabulary lists containing retreat
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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"Of Mice and Men"
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"Marriage is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe
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