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withdrawal

[with-draw-uhl, -drawl, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔ əl, -ˈdrɔl, wɪθ- /
NOUN
removal; retraction
Synonyms
STRONGEST
departure disengagement exit exodus resignation retirement
STRONG
abandonment abdication abjuration alienation disavowal disclaimer egress egression extraction recall recantation relinquishment repudiation rescission retreat revocation revulsion secession
WEAK
exiting marooning palinode
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrival coming entrance
WEAK
remainder stay

Example Sentences

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After a handful of high-profile defaults, investors are pulling so much money out of industry funds that managers are restricting withdrawals.

From The Wall Street Journal

The State Department, while confirming that U.S. and Rwandan officials discussed sanctions, didn’t answer questions about a potential Rwandan withdrawal from Mozambique.

From The Wall Street Journal

The fund’s success suggests investor appetite for private credit despite Wall Street concerns and record withdrawals from other funds.

From The Wall Street Journal

The withdrawals have coincided with Arsenal's challenge on three fronts for silverware this season, including their attempt to win a first Premier League title in 22 years.

From BBC

The pools typically offer only limited quarterly withdrawals.

From The Wall Street Journal

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