retreating

Example Sentences

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Treasury yields fell in Asian trade with the two-year yield also retreating from the 16-month high it reached Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

"We are retreating from the gains we made in promoting higher education as one of our most influential and profitable forms of soft power," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Benchmark 2-year notes yields, which closely track forecasts of Fed rate hikes, moved rapidly after Wednesday’s decision, climbing to 4.21%—the highest in more than a year—before retreating to around 4.16%.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Many are retreating back into the shadows as they fear previously routine tasks, such as traveling across states, filing taxes and seeking medical care.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

He pulls his hand away like he’s retreating.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman