retreating

Example Sentences

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He will burrow down even deeper, likely retreating even further into his fictions and fantasies.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Many were too shocked to speak, uttering few words before breaking down in tears or retreating into silence.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Antarctica's Hektoria Glacier underwent an astonishing collapse between early 2022 and spring 2023, retreating at a pace rarely seen in modern observations.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Several builders have also disclosed in filings that providers of insurance for construction defects are retreating from the market, forcing them to pay higher rates and cover more of the claims themselves through self-insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Briony imagined that retreating footsteps in the wide polished corridors had a muffled, apologetic sound, where once they had been bright and efficient.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan