retreating

Example Sentences

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He will burrow down even deeper, likely retreating even further into his fictions and fantasies.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

U.S. stock futures were retreating, led by tech-focused Nasdaq-100 contracts, and global markets were mostly lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

People moved back into the British Isles around 15,200 years ago after the last major ice sheet began retreating, according to new research.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

He pulls his hand away like he’s retreating.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman