retreat
Example Sentences
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Known as Villa Paradiso, the sprawling Spanish Revival compound holds a special place in the actor’s family history, having served as his favorite retreat for many years.
From MarketWatch
Treasury yield hit a three-week high of 4.131% in Asian trade before retreating as investors kept focus on the inflationary impact of the war.
"In this brave new world, middle powers cannot simply build higher walls and retreat behind them. We must work together," he said.
From Barron's
Rather than acknowledging the fiction, the suit says, Gemini called the failure a "tactical retreat" and escalated to further missions.
From Barron's
A growing number of overworked travelers are seeking rejuvenation in retreats and tours that focus on connection and creativity: blockprinting in Finland or India, sewing in England, embroidery in Italy.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
