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[with-draw, with-] / wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ- /




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Intense public scrutiny about Grande's personal life, her health and her weight have prompted the star to withdraw from the public eye when the tour ends in London next month.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

“We gave this process every opportunity to succeed, and Genco’s response has left us no choice but to withdraw our proposal at this time,” Diana Chief Executive Semiramis Paliou said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation said this week all manufacturers of pesticide products containing the active ingredient have voluntarily agreed to withdraw the product from the market.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Duncan said he reluctantly agreed to withdraw his compensation application, with the understanding that Murrill would then drop the matter.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

If North Vietnam agreed to a cease-fire and returned the American prisoners of war, Nixon said, he would end the bombing and withdraw the remaining American troops.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

If she takes the full RMD in February and runs the QCD in November, she reports $40,000 of income but withdraws $55,000 overall.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

He said the deal takes "a step-by-step approach" meaning: "If there is verified decommissioning of weapons, that they are taken away from the factions and stored and ultimately rendered unusable, Israel then withdraws from Gaza."

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

If he withdraws by Monday, though, local Republican officials in his district could approve a new nominee.

From Slate Aug. 8, 2026

They urged Democratic leaders to stick with a candidate who shares Platner’s working-class image if he withdraws — something Platner may hope to influence, the New York Times reported.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

The snow in my eyes withdraws like smoke.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

One player who will be absent though is Scotland's Robert MacIntyre, who withdrew prior to the start of play on Friday with a knee injury.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Earlier this year, the Kremlin withdrew its forces from the Qamishli airport in Syria's northeast.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

Wendy’s withdrew its outlook for the year and cut its quarterly dividend as it works to return to sales growth at its U.S. restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Wendy’s WEN -7.51%decrease; down pointing triangle withdrew its guidance and cut its dividend, as it works to return to sales growth at its U.S. restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

After breakfast, Adèle and I withdrew to the library, which room, it appears, Mr. Rochester had directed should be used as the schoolroom.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

"Following Fin Tarling's tragic passing on Friday, the NSN Development Team has withdrawn from the remaining Volta a Portugal stages," NSN said in a statement on Saturday morning.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Two others were denied and the rest were either withdrawn or were still pending, according to the DOJ.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Some qualifications that overlap with newer technical qualifications, such as T-levels, have had funding withdrawn, while others have been retained.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Police have withdrawn cases against protestors in several cities after criticism over the excessive use of force.

From Barron's Aug. 8, 2026

There was a monthly meeting of the alethiometer research group coming up, when they compared results and discussed lines of approach, and if she had nothing to say, her privileges might be withdrawn.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

The couple were due to appear in an Arkansas courtroom Monday but were able to skip the hearing after withdrawing their not guilty plea.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

UEFA's threat to boycott World Cups if the private investment plan went ahead proved pivotal in Infantino withdrawing his sell-off plan.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

“Right now, we’re withdrawing about $100,000 a year from our investments.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

In recent days, he also said he was considering withdrawing Blanche's nomination to be attorney general because the process was stalled.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

She tried not to resent withdrawing money to send to her mother, but she could see the balance grow each payday.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson




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