retreated

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It dates back to the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, when the Chinese Communist Party won control of China and the losing Kuomintang forces retreated to Taiwan, setting up their own government.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Equity markets retreated at the end of a week that saw a strong rally across the world, helped by a surge in tech firms linked to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Benchmark crude oil futures retreated as investors waited for Iran’s response to a proposal from the U.S. to resolve the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Stocks and Treasury bonds were rallying on Wednesday, with bond yields — which move inversely to prices — moving lower as oil prices retreated.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

After a while, she dragged another log onto the fire and retreated to her shelter to sleep.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer