retreat
Example Sentences
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“These outflows appear to be more consistent with a broad retreat by investors from the debasement trade, potentially in anticipation of an Iran-U.S. deal, rather than with a rotation from bitcoin to gold,” he says.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
While the crews were on the grounds, an alarm sounded, forcing a retreat, McGovern said during Monday’s briefing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
There was little Richardson could say to inspire a comeback, with Raducanu committing 42 unforced errors throughout the match, and she made a hasty retreat off court after Sierra secured victory.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The retreat comes just days after a tech-driven rally pushed global equities to fresh highs.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Finally Oma and Opa retreat to their bedroom and latch the door behind them.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Vocabulary lists containing retreat
Vocabulary from the Introduction to "Reality is Broken" by Jane McGonigal
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"Marriage is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe
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