retreated
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U.S. natural gas futures settled lower as oil and European natural gas prices retreated on renewed efforts for a deal to end the U.S.-Iran conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
One hand holding a microphone, the other arm tightly tucked across her chest, she retreated to her zones of rhetorical comfort: grievance, victimhood, outrage.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
With the Iran cease-fire still seemingly intact, oil prices retreated today, giving the market some room to run.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Treasury yields retreated on Tuesday, with the 30-year rate falling 4.3 basis points to 4.982% as of 3 p.m.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
François followed him up, whereupon he again retreated.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
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