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retreat

[ri-treet] / rɪˈtrit /




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The solicitation marks a retreat in quantity but an upgrade in quality.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Behind gates on a rare flat lot in Mount Olympus, this private retreat captures unobstructed panoramic views that stretch from downtown Los Angeles to the ocean,” the listing crowed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Technology stocks tumbled on Tuesday, extending a swoon that began in early June, as investors anxiously await the historic SpaceX IPO later this week and retreat from hot parts of the AI playbook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This was not the player who had once seemed to retreat into silence when the weight of Argentina became too heavy.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Khrushchev told Nina and Sergei he’d be meeting with Presidium members in the morning at Novo-Ogaryovo, a government retreat outside the city.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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