retreated

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Shake Shack’s shares retreated following the shift in guidance, falling 9.2% in premarket trading to $56.49.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Johnson has since retreated from the media, although he met with Cabinet officials and members of Congress during Trump’s first term.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

After a backlash erupted, CBS quickly retreated, announcing it would “waive further enforcement” pending additional review.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The Conference Board reported consumers’ assessment of business and labor-market conditions retreated to 121.2 in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

I hoped the innkeep had retreated through the kitchen but couldn’t be sure.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri