retreated
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The current dispute between China and Taiwan dates to a civil war between the nationalist forces of Chiang Kai-shek, who retreated to the island in 1949 after being defeated by Mao Zedong's communist fighters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
U.S. stocks declined as Treasury yields retreated from fresh multidecade highs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
When Rays closer Bryan Baker struck out Trent Grisham to record the final out, most of the Yankees quickly retreated to the clubhouse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, while the Nasdaq composite retreated 0.1%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Whatever the reason, the Sapiens eventually retreated, leaving the Neanderthals as masters of the Middle East.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
