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retreat

[ri-treet] / rɪˈtrit /




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German exports declined 0.8% on month in July to 138.2 billion euros, marking the first retreat since January.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

It was the Grateful Dead’s retreat, Robin Williams’ launchpad, and the solid ground upon which Philip K. Dick questioned reality.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The sprawling retreat encompasses hundreds of acres and features five main residences, along with dozens of private beaches, an outdoor theater, a gym and tennis courts.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Circuit narrowed Reyes’ ruling in June, but the unusual split reflected a disagreement over who should remain protected while the case proceeded, rather than a retreat from the constitutional concerns surrounding the policy.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

Elisha called this private upper floor “a sort of sanctuary; a retreat to which we are driven by mischief-making eyes and tongues. There, like wounded deer we escape the hunters.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

As Wednesday's high retreats eastwards, the next area of low pressure will roll in bringing cloud and rain on Thursday.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

It is, of course, gobstoppingly gorgeous, with Mount Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, Point Reyes and Bolinas practically designed to be edenic retreats.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Perhaps unsurprisingly, illusionist David Copperfield has created one of the most extravagant celebrity island retreats of them all.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

The team is particularly interested in studying whether similar retreats could help people living with chronic pain, mood disorders, or conditions involving the immune system.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

It's then that he remembers himself and retreats, a look of terror in his eyes, as though waking from a trance, his eyes shifting back and forth as he stares at me in fear.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

Whether by sea, by air or by upscale shopping street, La Jolla is likely to grab you, especially in fall after the summer tourist legions have retreated.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Treasury yields retreated, with the 10-year yield settling at 4.761%, down from 2026 highs near 4.8% hit in recent days.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Tech-rich Seoul sank more than two percent at one point as chipmakers SK hynix and Samsung retreated, while Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei and Manila were also off.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

She retreated further from the public eye, avoiding press and coordinating donations through intermediaries.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Ivan retreated with her, hand trembling as he gripped her forearm.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Investor concerns about software-sector weakness and artificial-intelligence overspending are retreating, providing a boost to shares of Microsoft.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Yet, every day ends with him retreating to his cave in exhaustion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

U.S. stock futures are retreating on fears about Big Tech’s free-cash-flow negativity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

If this ice begins retreating quickly, the process can become difficult to stop or reverse.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

“We’ll be at the bar, Pedro,” Bull called to the retreating maitre d’.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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