retreat
Example Sentences
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Disruption is real, but retreat isn’t the answer.
December’s drop was marginally softer than the 0.5% retreat in sales expected by economists, and continued a stretch of choppy trade for retailers following a 1.2% rise in November.
The retreat has won awards over the years for their sustainability.
From BBC
The ease of access to both city landmarks and natural retreats makes the city in Victoria a truly unique host for F1’s season-opening race.
But in some areas of the long front line, especially east of the city of Zaporizhzhia, there is some evidence of Russian forces being forced to retreat.
From BBC
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