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
Knowing when major periods of glaciation began, how long they lasted, and when the ice retreated is essential for reconstructing the planet's natural climate cycles.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026
Some clubs retreated, cutting dues, waiving initiation fees and freezing capital projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
After I bought a ticket, I broke away from the crowd and retreated into the shadow of the bleachers.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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