retreated

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The RSI has retreated into the mid-40s and may be forming a triple bottom, suggesting selling pressure is easing.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

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

Directly after breakfast, Hyacinth retreated to her room with Franz.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser