retreated
Example Sentences
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Residents in Nagekeo regency, the area closest to the epicentre, raced for higher ground as the sea retreated -- a possible sign of an approaching tsunami, AFP journalists saw.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
“The cost has shown up in loan structure instead: longer terms, down payments that never fully retreated, and a persistently high share of borrowers starting underwater,” Gregory said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
She said she felt self-conscious about her appearance post-surgery and retreated further from the public.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
He got things wrong with the way we retreated after scoring and his substitutions did not help.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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
