retreat

Example Sentences

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Instead of retreating inward, Julie pushed herself to look outward for a way to matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Traders chasing the move higher in oil prices ultimately led to an “overly bullish” stance in the market, leaving prices susceptible to a sharp retreat, said Tyler Richey, co-editor at Sevens Report Research.

From MarketWatch

Traders chasing the move higher in oil prices ultimately led to an “overly bullish” stance in the market, leaving prices susceptible to a sharp retreat, said Tyler Richey, co-editor at Sevens Report Research.

From MarketWatch

Now, nearly 10 years later, the author, whose real name is Erika Mitchell, is attempting to offload the five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom abode, which is described as a “modern contemporary” retreat in the listing.

From MarketWatch

That is because these landforms and features ultimately shape how fast the glaciers above move, and how quickly they can retreat in a warming climate.

From BBC