retreated

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They make clear why Duchamp, a master chess player, retreated from the challenges of modern painting into the safer, cooler terrain—the anti-art gamesmanship—of the Readymade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Johnson has since retreated from the media, although he met with Cabinet officials and members of Congress during Trump’s first term.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

After a backlash erupted, CBS quickly retreated, announcing it would “waive further enforcement” pending additional review.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Consumers’ assessment of business and labor-market conditions retreated by 3.2 points to 121.2 in May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Fadi’s heart pounded as he retreated around the corner into the hall.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai