retreat
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Experts say the retreat of glaciers can cause glacial lakes to expand, increasing the risk of sudden, potentially devastating floods that can cross borders into countries such as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The expansive private retreat includes its own sitting area, as well as separate bathrooms and generously sized wardrobe spaces.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
MacCallum pressed him on campaign finance and high-profile donors, and El-Sayed did not stutter or retreat.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
Asked by reporters if he would call the new presidential retreat at his golf club "Camp Donald", Trump replied, "Well, it's already called Trump International. It's one of the best golf courses in the world."
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Most of the world saw Khrushchev’s retreat as a sign of weakness.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
There have been reports of participants dying after attending retreats and ceremonies abroad.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Zelinka Parsons now has about a dozen large clients and holds 40 retreats a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
As that protective cover retreats, coastal communities become more exposed to severe storms.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Over the years, a slew of A-listers have taken their property portfolios to another level by purchasing entire islands, transforming secluded stretches of land into the ultimate celebrity retreats.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
After each block, Brent retreats with quick, small steps.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
US government borrowing costs surged on the news, with 10-year Treasuries hitting fresh 24-year highs, though they later retreated on investor demand owing to their attractive yields above 5.3 percent.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Neurocrine Biosciences has retreated from its all-time high, creating a buying opportunity for the next phase of growth.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The current dispute between China and Taiwan dates to a civil war between the nationalist forces of Chiang Kai-shek, who retreated to the island in 1949 after being defeated by Mao Zedong's communist fighters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Treasury yields retreated from session highs following a steady auction of longer-dated securities and a Treasury buyback operation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The petals, one moment unfurled and bright, retreated into the center, curling up as an oily stench suddenly wafted through the greenhouse.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Applied Materials stock is retreating back toward a key technical level.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Another witness said Eritrean forces appeared to be retreating north after the strikes, AFP reported.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
"People are retreating into their own families, while negative feelings toward one another grow."
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Yields are down a bit, oil prices are retreating and stock futures are rising to end what has been a tough week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
He returns to the other men, snatches the earthenware jug, and then passes right by me, climbing over the canvas and retreating to the far corner of the car.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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