retreated

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Shares surged 56% over the first two days of trading, but have since retreated back to $25.60 as of Monday’s close.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

It dates back to the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, when the Chinese Communist Party won control of China and the losing Kuomintang forces retreated to Taiwan, setting up their own government.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures settled lower as oil and European natural gas prices retreated on renewed efforts for a deal to end the U.S.-Iran conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Stocks and Treasury bonds were rallying on Wednesday, with bond yields — which move inversely to prices — moving lower as oil prices retreated.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Without another word, Meir turned and retreated into the forest.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros