retreats

Example Sentences

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This is why it is important to raise awareness among coastal populations about detecting warning signs: felt earthquakes, abnormal sea movements, most often seawater retreats preceding the run-up of the tsunami, but not always.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Finally they’ll examine the utility of corporate merch, such as Palantir’s french chore coat, and company retreats, like the Plex’s disastrous Survivor-themed getaway.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Unseasonably warm weather patterns at the start of the year signaled to the serpents that they could leave their winter retreats in search of food and mates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Corporate retreats are generally assumed to be torture, or at least a semi-stressful chore, what with their forced-fun activities and hybrid work-play environments that leave workers confused about boundaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He leaves the door open now and retreats to the dining room with all the others.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley