retreating

Example Sentences

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Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

After its disappearance, the glaciers in the region began thinning and retreating over the following years.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Several builders have also disclosed in filings that providers of insurance for construction defects are retreating from the market, forcing them to pay higher rates and cover more of the claims themselves through self-insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

At 09:16 GMT, seconds after Gedel leaves the area, Watkins emerges from his cell and looks both ways before retreating back into his cell.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

I stumbled backward, retreating behind the cover of a bookcase.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows